Tacoma Population 2026
Tacoma has a population of 222,906, making it the #105 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Washington. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
222,906
Rank in United States
#105
Coordinates
47.25°N, 122.44°W
~74 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,747 km
2,327 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Washington
Cities near Tacoma
- Lakewood59,829 people · ~11 km away
- Parkland35,803 people · ~11 km away
- Federal Way95,171 people · ~13 km away
- Puyallup39,659 people · ~14 km away
- South Hill52,431 people · ~18 km away
- Kent126,952 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tacoma?
Tacoma has a population of 222,906 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #105 biggest city in United States.
What state is Tacoma in?
Tacoma is located in Washington, United States.
Is Tacoma the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,747 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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