High Point Population 2026
High Point has a population of 110,268, making it the #279 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in North Carolina. It is about 80× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
110,268
Rank in United States
#279
Coordinates
35.96°N, 80.01°W
~281 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
419 km
260 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Carolina
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 911,311 | #15 |
| Raleigh | 482,295 | #39 |
| Greensboro | 285,342 | #71 |
| Durham | 257,636 | #83 |
| Winston-Salem | 241,218 | #90 |
| Fayetteville | 201,963 | #119 |
| Cary | 159,769 | #166 |
| Wilmington | 115,933 | #255 |
Cities near High Point
- Thomasville27,061 people · ~11 km away
- Kernersville23,811 people · ~19 km away
- Greensboro285,342 people · ~23 km away
- Lexington19,326 people · ~27 km away
- Winston-Salem241,218 people · ~27 km away
- Asheboro26,103 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of High Point?
High Point has a population of 110,268 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #279 biggest city in United States.
What state is High Point in?
High Point is located in North Carolina, United States.
Is High Point the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 419 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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