Piscataway Population 2026
Piscataway has a population of 56,044, making it the #750 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New Jersey. It is about 157× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
56,044
Rank in United States
#750
Coordinates
40.50°N, 74.40°W
~30 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
288 km
179 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New Jersey
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Newark | 281,944 | #73 |
| Jersey City | 264,290 | #78 |
| Paterson | 147,754 | #188 |
| Elizabeth | 129,007 | #224 |
| Edison | 102,548 | #314 |
| Trenton | 89,620 | #380 |
| Toms River | 88,791 | #382 |
| Clifton | 86,334 | #412 |
Cities near Piscataway
- Edison102,548 people · ~2 km away
- New Brunswick57,035 people · ~5 km away
- Somerset22,083 people · ~8 km away
- East Brunswick48,495 people · ~8 km away
- Perth Amboy52,682 people · ~11 km away
- North Plainfield22,140 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Piscataway?
Piscataway has a population of 56,044 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #750 biggest city in United States.
What state is Piscataway in?
Piscataway is located in New Jersey, United States.
Is Piscataway the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 288 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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