Springfield Population 2026

Springfield has a population of 59,680, making it the #691 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Ohio. It is about 148× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Springfield (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
59,680
Rank in United States
#691
Coordinates
39.92°N, 83.81°W
~298 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
593 km
368 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ohio

CityPopulationRank in United States
Columbus913,175#14
Cleveland365,379#52
Cincinnati311,097#62
Toledo265,638#77
Akron197,542#127
Dayton135,512#207
Parma79,937#458
Canton71,885#530

Cities near Springfield

FAQ

What is the population of Springfield?
Springfield has a population of 59,680 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #691 biggest city in United States.
What state is Springfield in?
Springfield is located in Ohio, United States.
Is Springfield the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 593 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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