Gaithersburg Population 2026
Gaithersburg has a population of 67,456, making it the #575 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Maryland. It is about 131× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
67,456
Rank in United States
#575
Coordinates
39.14°N, 77.20°W
~153 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
31 km
19 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Maryland
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 585,708 | #30 |
| Columbia | 99,615 | #327 |
| Germantown | 86,395 | #411 |
| Silver Spring | 71,452 | #535 |
| Frederick | 69,479 | #551 |
| Waldorf | 67,752 | #570 |
| Glen Burnie | 67,639 | #572 |
| Rockville | 66,980 | #579 |
Cities near Gaithersburg
- Germantown86,395 people · ~7 km away
- Rockville66,980 people · ~8 km away
- Bethesda60,858 people · ~20 km away
- Silver Spring71,452 people · ~23 km away
- Reston58,404 people · ~23 km away
- McLean48,115 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gaithersburg?
Gaithersburg has a population of 67,456 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #575 biggest city in United States.
What state is Gaithersburg in?
Gaithersburg is located in Maryland, United States.
Is Gaithersburg the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 31 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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