Papillion Population 2026

Papillion has a population of 19,510, making it the #2435 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Nebraska. It is about 451× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Papillion (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

19,510

Rank in United States

#2435

Coordinates

41.15°N, 96.04°W

~308 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

1,634 km

1,015 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nebraska

City	Population	Rank in United States
Omaha	486,051	#38
Lincoln	294,757	#67
Bellevue	55,510	#762
Grand Island	51,440	#845
Kearney	33,021	#1396
Fremont	26,474	#1774
Hastings	24,924	#1889
Norfolk	24,366	#1943

Cities near Papillion

La Vista16,921 people · ~3 km away
Bellevue55,510 people · ~13 km away
Omaha486,051 people · ~14 km away
Council Bluffs62,597 people · ~19 km away
Fremont26,474 people · ~49 km away
Lincoln294,757 people · ~66 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Papillion?

Papillion has a population of 19,510 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2435 biggest city in United States.

What state is Papillion in?

Papillion is located in Nebraska, United States.

Is Papillion the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,634 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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