Grand Island Population 2026

Grand Island has a population of 51,440, making it the #845 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Nebraska. It is about 171× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Grand Island (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

51,440

Rank in United States

#845

Coordinates

40.93°N, 98.34°W

~567 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

1,827 km

1,135 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nebraska

City	Population	Rank in United States
Omaha	486,051	#38
Lincoln	294,757	#67
Bellevue	55,510	#762
Kearney	33,021	#1396
Fremont	26,474	#1774
Hastings	24,924	#1889
Norfolk	24,366	#1943
North Platte	24,194	#1961

Cities near Grand Island

Hastings24,924 people · ~38 km away
Kearney33,021 people · ~67 km away
Columbus22,797 people · ~99 km away
Lincoln294,757 people · ~142 km away
Norfolk24,366 people · ~145 km away
Fremont26,474 people · ~164 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Grand Island?

Grand Island has a population of 51,440 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #845 biggest city in United States.

What state is Grand Island in?

Grand Island is located in Nebraska, United States.

Is Grand Island the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,827 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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