Philadelphia Population 2026
Philadelphia has a population of 1,573,916, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Pennsylvania. Roughly 0.5% of United States's population lives here. It is about 5.6× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,573,916
Rank in United States
#6
Coordinates
39.95°N, 75.16°W
~12 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
199 km
124 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pennsylvania
Cities near Philadelphia
- Camden76,119 people · ~5 km away
- Pennsauken36,332 people · ~9 km away
- Drexel Hill28,043 people · ~11 km away
- Cherry Hill70,475 people · ~11 km away
- Havertown50,430 people · ~13 km away
- Maple Shade19,077 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Philadelphia?
Philadelphia has a population of 1,573,916 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in United States.
What state is Philadelphia in?
Philadelphia is located in Pennsylvania, United States.
Is Philadelphia the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 199 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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