Meads Population 2026
Meads has a population of 288,649, making it the #69 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Kentucky. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
288,649
Rank in United States
#69
Coordinates
38.41°N, 82.71°W
~185 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
495 km
307 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kentucky
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 624,444 | #29 |
| Lexington | 320,347 | #58 |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | #61 |
| Bowling Green | 63,616 | #628 |
| Owensboro | 59,042 | #703 |
| Covington | 40,997 | #1083 |
| Richmond | 33,533 | #1369 |
| Georgetown | 32,356 | #1431 |
Cities near Meads
- Ashland21,108 people · ~10 km away
- Huntington48,638 people · ~23 km away
- Portsmouth20,409 people · ~43 km away
- Charleston46,838 people · ~94 km away
- Chillicothe21,727 people · ~105 km away
- Athens25,044 people · ~115 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Meads?
Meads has a population of 288,649 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #69 biggest city in United States.
What state is Meads in?
Meads is located in Kentucky, United States.
Is Meads the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 495 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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