Tahlequah Population 2026
Tahlequah has a population of 16,598, making it the #2828 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Oklahoma. It is about 530× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,598
Rank in United States
#2828
Coordinates
35.92°N, 94.97°W
~243 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,616 km
1,004 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oklahoma
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 681,054 | #22 |
| Tulsa | 413,066 | #47 |
| Norman | 128,026 | #227 |
| Broken Arrow | 106,563 | #298 |
| Lawton | 96,655 | #340 |
| Edmond | 90,092 | #378 |
| Moore | 60,451 | #675 |
| Midwest City | 57,249 | #730 |
Cities near Tahlequah
- Muskogee38,456 people · ~41 km away
- Siloam Springs16,081 people · ~49 km away
- Claremore18,997 people · ~73 km away
- Fayetteville82,830 people · ~75 km away
- Broken Arrow106,563 people · ~75 km away
- Van Buren23,081 people · ~77 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tahlequah?
Tahlequah has a population of 16,598 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2828 biggest city in United States.
What state is Tahlequah in?
Tahlequah is located in Oklahoma, United States.
Is Tahlequah the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,616 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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