Pendleton Population 2026
Pendleton has a population of 16,881, making it the #2781 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Oregon. It is about 522× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,881
Rank in United States
#2781
Coordinates
45.67°N, 118.79°W
~325 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,475 km
2,158 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oregon
Cities near Pendleton
- Hermiston17,201 people · ~43 km away
- Walla Walla32,237 people · ~56 km away
- Tri-Cities244,036 people · ~71 km away
- Sunnyside16,325 people · ~119 km away
- Lewiston32,544 people · ~160 km away
- Lewiston Orchards31,422 people · ~161 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pendleton?
Pendleton has a population of 16,881 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2781 biggest city in United States.
What state is Pendleton in?
Pendleton is located in Oregon, United States.
Is Pendleton the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,475 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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