Muscatine Population 2026
Muscatine has a population of 23,968, making it the #1980 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Iowa. It is about 367× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,968
Rank in United States
#1980
Coordinates
41.42°N, 91.04°W
~177 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,222 km
759 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Iowa
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 214,133 | #109 |
| Cedar Rapids | 130,405 | #217 |
| Davenport | 102,582 | #313 |
| Sioux City | 82,821 | #436 |
| Iowa City | 74,220 | #508 |
| Waterloo | 68,460 | #562 |
| Ames | 65,060 | #607 |
| West Des Moines | 64,113 | #623 |
Cities near Muscatine
- Rock Island38,620 people · ~40 km away
- Davenport102,582 people · ~40 km away
- Moline42,681 people · ~45 km away
- Bettendorf35,505 people · ~45 km away
- Iowa City74,220 people · ~48 km away
- East Moline21,350 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Muscatine?
Muscatine has a population of 23,968 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1980 biggest city in United States.
What state is Muscatine in?
Muscatine is located in Iowa, United States.
Is Muscatine the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,222 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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