Naperville Population 2026
Naperville has a population of 147,100, making it the #190 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Illinois. It is about 60× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
147,100
Rank in United States
#190
Coordinates
41.79°N, 88.15°W
~216 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
994 km
617 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Illinois
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2,664,452 | #3 |
| Aurora | 200,661 | #125 |
| Rockford | 148,278 | #184 |
| Joliet | 147,861 | #186 |
| Peoria | 115,070 | #259 |
| Springfield | 114,394 | #262 |
| North Peoria | 113,004 | #266 |
| Elgin | 112,111 | #270 |
Cities near Naperville
- Wheaton53,715 people · ~10 km away
- Downers Grove49,732 people · ~12 km away
- Bolingbrook74,306 people · ~12 km away
- Aurora200,661 people · ~15 km away
- Batavia26,495 people · ~15 km away
- Lombard43,797 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Naperville?
Naperville has a population of 147,100 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #190 biggest city in United States.
What state is Naperville in?
Naperville is located in Illinois, United States.
Is Naperville the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 994 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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