Latham Population 2026
Latham has a population of 20,736, making it the #2294 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New York. It is about 425× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,736
Rank in United States
#2294
Coordinates
42.75°N, 73.76°W
~108 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
509 km
316 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New York
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 8,804,190 | #1 |
| Buffalo | 258,071 | #82 |
| Rochester | 209,802 | #112 |
| Yonkers | 201,116 | #122 |
| Syracuse | 144,142 | #193 |
| Amherst | 122,366 | #235 |
| Albany | 101,228 | #318 |
| West Albany | 93,794 | #358 |
Cities near Latham
- Cohoes16,538 people · ~6 km away
- Troy49,906 people · ~6 km away
- West Albany93,794 people · ~7 km away
- Albany101,228 people · ~11 km away
- Clifton Park36,705 people · ~13 km away
- Schenectady65,305 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Latham?
Latham has a population of 20,736 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2294 biggest city in United States.
What state is Latham in?
Latham is located in New York, United States.
Is Latham the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 509 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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