Glendale Population 2026
Glendale has a population of 240,126, making it the #91 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Arizona. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
240,126
Rank in United States
#91
Coordinates
33.54°N, 112.19°W
~351 m elevation · America/Phoenix
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,189 km
1,980 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Arizona
Cities near Glendale
- Peoria190,985 people · ~7 km away
- Phoenix1,650,070 people · ~14 km away
- Tempe Junction158,368 people · ~26 km away
- Scottsdale236,839 people · ~27 km away
- Tempe175,826 people · ~29 km away
- Mesa471,825 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Glendale?
Glendale has a population of 240,126 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #91 biggest city in United States.
What state is Glendale in?
Glendale is located in Arizona, United States.
Is Glendale the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,189 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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