New Brunswick Population 2026
New Brunswick has a population of 57,035, making it the #735 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New Jersey. It is about 154× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
57,035
Rank in United States
#735
Coordinates
40.49°N, 74.45°W
~26 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
283 km
176 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New Jersey
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Newark | 281,944 | #73 |
| Jersey City | 264,290 | #78 |
| Paterson | 147,754 | #188 |
| Elizabeth | 129,007 | #224 |
| Edison | 102,548 | #314 |
| Trenton | 89,620 | #380 |
| Toms River | 88,791 | #382 |
| Clifton | 86,334 | #412 |
Cities near New Brunswick
- Somerset22,083 people · ~3 km away
- Piscataway56,044 people · ~5 km away
- Edison102,548 people · ~5 km away
- East Brunswick48,495 people · ~7 km away
- Hillsborough38,303 people · ~15 km away
- Perth Amboy52,682 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of New Brunswick?
New Brunswick has a population of 57,035 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #735 biggest city in United States.
What state is New Brunswick in?
New Brunswick is located in New Jersey, United States.
Is New Brunswick the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 283 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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