Scottsdale Population 2026

Scottsdale has a population of 236,839, making it the #95 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Arizona. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Scottsdale (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

236,839

Rank in United States

#95

Coordinates

33.51°N, 111.90°W

~383 m elevation · America/Phoenix

Distance to capital (Washington)

3,165 km

1,965 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Arizona

City	Population	Rank in United States
Phoenix	1,650,070	#5
Tucson	542,629	#33
Mesa	471,825	#42
Chandler	260,828	#80
Gilbert	247,542	#88
Glendale	240,126	#91
Peoria	190,985	#132
Tempe	175,826	#148

Cities near Scottsdale

Tempe175,826 people · ~11 km away
Tempe Junction158,368 people · ~11 km away
Mesa471,825 people · ~12 km away
Phoenix1,650,070 people · ~18 km away
Gilbert247,542 people · ~20 km away
Chandler260,828 people · ~23 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Scottsdale?

Scottsdale has a population of 236,839 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #95 biggest city in United States.

What state is Scottsdale in?

Scottsdale is located in Arizona, United States.

Is Scottsdale the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,165 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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