Lancaster Population 2026
Lancaster has a population of 39,766, making it the #1122 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Ohio. It is about 221× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,766
Rank in United States
#1122
Coordinates
39.71°N, 82.60°W
~268 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
487 km
302 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ohio
Cities near Lancaster
- Pickerington19,745 people · ~23 km away
- Pataskala15,245 people · ~32 km away
- Reynoldsburg37,158 people · ~32 km away
- Newark47,986 people · ~42 km away
- Columbus913,175 people · ~44 km away
- Grove City39,388 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lancaster?
Lancaster has a population of 39,766 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1122 biggest city in United States.
What state is Lancaster in?
Lancaster is located in Ohio, United States.
Is Lancaster the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 487 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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