Huntington Population 2026
Huntington has a population of 48,638, making it the #906 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in West Virginia. It is about 181× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,638
Rank in United States
#906
Coordinates
38.42°N, 82.45°W
~173 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
473 km
294 miles, straight line
Other big cities in West Virginia
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 46,838 | #943 |
| Parkersburg | 30,991 | #1482 |
| Morgantown | 30,708 | #1507 |
| Wheeling | 27,648 | #1700 |
| Weirton Heights | 19,450 | #2442 |
| Weirton | 19,175 | #2489 |
| Fairmont | 18,733 | #2555 |
| Martinsburg | 17,700 | #2690 |
Cities near Huntington
- Ashland21,108 people · ~18 km away
- Meads288,649 people · ~23 km away
- Portsmouth20,409 people · ~59 km away
- Charleston46,838 people · ~71 km away
- Athens25,044 people · ~105 km away
- Chillicothe21,727 people · ~112 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Huntington?
Huntington has a population of 48,638 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #906 biggest city in United States.
What state is Huntington in?
Huntington is located in West Virginia, United States.
Is Huntington the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 473 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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