Normal Population 2026
Normal has a population of 54,373, making it the #783 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Illinois. It is about 162× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,373
Rank in United States
#783
Coordinates
40.51°N, 88.99°W
~244 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,038 km
645 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 |
| Naperville | 147,100 | #190 |
| Peoria | 115,070 | #259 |
| Springfield | 114,394 | #262 |
| North Peoria | 113,004 | #266 |
Cities near Normal
- Bloomington78,292 people · ~3 km away
- Washington16,664 people · ~41 km away
- Morton16,306 people · ~41 km away
- East Peoria23,080 people · ~53 km away
- Peoria115,070 people · ~54 km away
- North Peoria113,004 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Normal?
Normal has a population of 54,373 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #783 biggest city in United States.
What state is Normal in?
Normal is located in Illinois, United States.
Is Normal the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,038 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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