Milwaukee Population 2026
Milwaukee has a population of 563,531, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Wisconsin. Roughly 0.2% of United States's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
563,531
Rank in United States
#32
Coordinates
43.04°N, 87.91°W
~188 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,021 km
634 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Wisconsin
Cities near Milwaukee
- Wauwatosa47,614 people · ~8 km away
- West Allis60,620 people · ~9 km away
- Greenfield37,349 people · ~12 km away
- Brookfield38,025 people · ~16 km away
- New Berlin39,825 people · ~18 km away
- Franklin36,222 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Milwaukee?
Milwaukee has a population of 563,531 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in United States.
What state is Milwaukee in?
Milwaukee is located in Wisconsin, United States.
Is Milwaukee the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,021 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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