Garden City Population 2026
Garden City has a population of 27,005, making it the #1736 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Kansas. It is about 326× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,005
Rank in United States
#1736
Coordinates
37.97°N, 100.87°W
~865 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
2,073 km
1,287 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kansas
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 396,119 | #49 |
| Overland Park | 186,515 | #139 |
| Kansas City | 152,933 | #179 |
| Olathe | 134,305 | #208 |
| Topeka | 125,963 | #233 |
| Lawrence | 93,917 | #356 |
| Shawnee | 65,046 | #608 |
| Manhattan | 56,308 | #745 |
Cities near Garden City
- Dodge City27,912 people · ~79 km away
- Liberal20,746 people · ~103 km away
- Hays21,092 people · ~168 km away
- Great Bend15,717 people · ~189 km away
- Dumas15,001 people · ~254 km away
- Hutchinson41,569 people · ~258 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Garden City?
Garden City has a population of 27,005 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1736 biggest city in United States.
What state is Garden City in?
Garden City is located in Kansas, United States.
Is Garden City the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 2,073 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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