Greensboro Population 2026
Greensboro has a population of 285,342, making it the #71 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in North Carolina. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
285,342
Rank in United States
#71
Coordinates
36.07°N, 79.79°W
~266 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
397 km
247 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Carolina
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 911,311 | #15 |
| Raleigh | 482,295 | #39 |
| Durham | 257,636 | #83 |
| Winston-Salem | 241,218 | #90 |
| Fayetteville | 201,963 | #119 |
| Cary | 159,769 | #166 |
| Wilmington | 115,933 | #255 |
| High Point | 110,268 | #279 |
Cities near Greensboro
- High Point110,268 people · ~23 km away
- Kernersville23,811 people · ~26 km away
- Burlington52,472 people · ~32 km away
- Thomasville27,061 people · ~34 km away
- Asheboro26,103 people · ~41 km away
- Winston-Salem241,218 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Greensboro?
Greensboro has a population of 285,342 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #71 biggest city in United States.
What state is Greensboro in?
Greensboro is located in North Carolina, United States.
Is Greensboro the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 397 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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