Stamford Population 2026
Stamford has a population of 128,874, making it the #225 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Connecticut. It is about 68× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
128,874
Rank in United States
#225
Coordinates
41.05°N, 73.54°W
~7 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
383 km
238 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Connecticut
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 147,629 | #189 |
| New Haven | 130,322 | #218 |
| North Stamford | 121,230 | #240 |
| Hartford | 121,054 | #241 |
| Waterbury | 108,802 | #287 |
| Norwalk | 88,485 | #384 |
| Danbury | 84,657 | #423 |
| East Norwalk | 84,530 | #424 |
Cities near Stamford
- North Stamford121,230 people · ~9 km away
- Norwalk88,485 people · ~13 km away
- East Norwalk84,530 people · ~13 km away
- White Plains58,459 people · ~19 km away
- Fairfield59,052 people · ~25 km away
- Greenburgh86,764 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Stamford?
Stamford has a population of 128,874 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #225 biggest city in United States.
What state is Stamford in?
Stamford is located in Connecticut, United States.
Is Stamford the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 383 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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