Pittsburgh Population 2026
Pittsburgh has a population of 304,391, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Pennsylvania. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
304,391
Rank in United States
#65
Coordinates
40.44°N, 80.00°W
~233 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
306 km
190 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pennsylvania
Cities near Pittsburgh
- Mount Lebanon32,730 people · ~11 km away
- Bethel Park32,118 people · ~13 km away
- Monroeville28,176 people · ~18 km away
- Plum27,505 people · ~22 km away
- Murrysville20,134 people · ~25 km away
- Cranberry Township28,098 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh has a population of 304,391 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in United States.
What state is Pittsburgh in?
Pittsburgh is located in Pennsylvania, United States.
Is Pittsburgh the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 306 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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