Hanover Population 2026
Hanover has a population of 15,496, making it the #3010 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Pennsylvania. It is about 568× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,496
Rank in United States
#3010
Coordinates
39.80°N, 76.98°W
~183 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
101 km
63 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pennsylvania
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 1,573,916 | #6 |
| Pittsburgh | 304,391 | #65 |
| Allentown | 120,207 | #244 |
| Erie | 99,475 | #328 |
| Reading | 87,879 | #393 |
| Scranton | 77,118 | #477 |
| Bethlehem | 74,892 | #502 |
| Bensalem | 60,427 | #678 |
Cities near Hanover
- Westminster18,670 people · ~25 km away
- York43,992 people · ~28 km away
- Eldersburg30,531 people · ~44 km away
- Carlisle19,143 people · ~48 km away
- Harrisburg50,183 people · ~53 km away
- Towson55,197 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hanover?
Hanover has a population of 15,496 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3010 biggest city in United States.
What state is Hanover in?
Hanover is located in Pennsylvania, United States.
Is Hanover the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 101 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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