Mesa Population 2026
Mesa has a population of 471,825, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Arizona. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
471,825
Rank in United States
#42
Coordinates
33.42°N, 111.82°W
~378 m elevation · America/Phoenix
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,162 km
1,964 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Arizona
Cities near Mesa
- Tempe175,826 people · ~8 km away
- Gilbert247,542 people · ~8 km away
- Tempe Junction158,368 people · ~11 km away
- Scottsdale236,839 people · ~12 km away
- Chandler260,828 people · ~13 km away
- Phoenix1,650,070 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mesa?
Mesa has a population of 471,825 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in United States.
What state is Mesa in?
Mesa is located in Arizona, United States.
Is Mesa the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,162 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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