Niagara Falls Population 2026
Niagara Falls has a population of 48,916, making it the #899 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New York. It is about 180× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,916
Rank in United States
#899
Coordinates
43.09°N, 79.06°W
~187 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
497 km
309 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New York
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 8,804,190 | #1 |
| Buffalo | 258,071 | #82 |
| Rochester | 209,802 | #112 |
| Yonkers | 201,116 | #122 |
| Syracuse | 144,142 | #193 |
| Amherst | 122,366 | #235 |
| Albany | 101,228 | #318 |
| West Albany | 93,794 | #358 |
Cities near Niagara Falls
- North Tonawanda30,785 people · ~17 km away
- Amherst122,366 people · ~25 km away
- Buffalo258,071 people · ~27 km away
- East Amherst24,914 people · ~30 km away
- Lockport20,624 people · ~31 km away
- Cheektowaga75,178 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls has a population of 48,916 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #899 biggest city in United States.
What state is Niagara Falls in?
Niagara Falls is located in New York, United States.
Is Niagara Falls the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 497 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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