Peoria Population 2026
Peoria has a population of 190,985, making it the #132 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Arizona. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
190,985
Rank in United States
#132
Coordinates
33.58°N, 112.24°W
~348 m elevation · America/Phoenix
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,192 km
1,982 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Arizona
Cities near Peoria
- Glendale240,126 people · ~7 km away
- Phoenix1,650,070 people · ~21 km away
- Scottsdale236,839 people · ~32 km away
- Tempe Junction158,368 people · ~33 km away
- Tempe175,826 people · ~36 km away
- Mesa471,825 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Peoria?
Peoria has a population of 190,985 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #132 biggest city in United States.
What state is Peoria in?
Peoria is located in Arizona, United States.
Is Peoria the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,192 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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