Silver Spring Population 2026
Silver Spring has a population of 71,452, making it the #535 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Maryland. It is about 123× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
71,452
Rank in United States
#535
Coordinates
38.99°N, 77.03°W
~104 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
11 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Maryland
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 585,708 | #30 |
| Columbia | 99,615 | #327 |
| Germantown | 86,395 | #411 |
| Frederick | 69,479 | #551 |
| Waldorf | 67,752 | #570 |
| Glen Burnie | 67,639 | #572 |
| Gaithersburg | 67,456 | #575 |
| Rockville | 66,980 | #579 |
Cities near Silver Spring
- Chillum33,513 people · ~4 km away
- Central 14th Street / Spring Road25,899 people · ~6 km away
- Bethesda60,858 people · ~7 km away
- Pleasant Plains21,174 people · ~7 km away
- Mount Pleasant35,842 people · ~7 km away
- Columbia Heights38,000 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Silver Spring?
Silver Spring has a population of 71,452 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #535 biggest city in United States.
What state is Silver Spring in?
Silver Spring is located in Maryland, United States.
Is Silver Spring the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 11 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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