State College Population 2026
State College has a population of 42,161, making it the #1048 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Pennsylvania. It is about 209× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,161
Rank in United States
#1048
Coordinates
40.79°N, 77.86°W
~355 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
222 km
138 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pennsylvania
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 1,573,916 | #6 |
| Pittsburgh | 304,391 | #65 |
| Allentown | 120,207 | #244 |
| Erie | 99,475 | #328 |
| Reading | 87,879 | #393 |
| Scranton | 77,118 | #477 |
| Bethlehem | 74,892 | #502 |
| Bensalem | 60,427 | #678 |
Cities near State College
- Altoona45,344 people · ~54 km away
- Carlisle19,143 people · ~87 km away
- Williamsport29,201 people · ~88 km away
- Chambersburg20,691 people · ~97 km away
- Harrisburg50,183 people · ~101 km away
- Johnstown19,966 people · ~104 km away
FAQ
What is the population of State College?
State College has a population of 42,161 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1048 biggest city in United States.
What state is State College in?
State College is located in Pennsylvania, United States.
Is State College the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 222 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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