Phoenix Population 2026
Phoenix has a population of 1,650,070, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Arizona. Roughly 0.5% of United States's population lives here. It is about 5.3× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,650,070
Rank in United States
#5
Coordinates
33.45°N, 112.07°W
~331 m elevation · America/Phoenix
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,183 km
1,977 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Arizona
Cities near Phoenix
- Tempe Junction158,368 people · ~13 km away
- Glendale240,126 people · ~14 km away
- Tempe175,826 people · ~16 km away
- Scottsdale236,839 people · ~18 km away
- Peoria190,985 people · ~21 km away
- Mesa471,825 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Phoenix?
Phoenix has a population of 1,650,070 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in United States.
What state is Phoenix in?
Phoenix is located in Arizona, United States.
Is Phoenix the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,183 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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