Sugar Land Population 2026
Sugar Land has a population of 88,156, making it the #390 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Texas. It is about 100× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
88,156
Rank in United States
#390
Coordinates
29.62°N, 95.63°W
~23 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,990 km
1,236 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Texas
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 2,314,157 | #4 |
| San Antonio | 1,526,656 | #7 |
| Dallas | 1,326,087 | #9 |
| Fort Worth | 1,008,106 | #11 |
| Austin | 974,447 | #13 |
| El Paso | 678,815 | #23 |
| Arlington | 388,125 | #50 |
| Corpus Christi | 316,239 | #60 |
Cities near Sugar Land
- Mission Bend36,501 people · ~9 km away
- Missouri City74,139 people · ~9 km away
- Rosenberg35,510 people · ~18 km away
- Fresno19,069 people · ~20 km away
- Houston2,314,157 people · ~31 km away
- Pearland108,821 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sugar Land?
Sugar Land has a population of 88,156 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #390 biggest city in United States.
What state is Sugar Land in?
Sugar Land is located in Texas, United States.
Is Sugar Land the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,990 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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