Tampa Population 2026

Tampa has a population of 414,547, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Florida. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Tampa (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
414,547
Rank in United States
#46
Coordinates
27.95°N, 82.46°W
~1 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,317 km
818 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Florida

CityPopulationRank in United States
Jacksonville1,009,833#10
Miami487,014#37
Orlando334,854#57
St. Petersburg257,083#84
Hialeah237,069#93
Tallahassee201,731#121
Fort Lauderdale183,146#142
Cape Coral175,229#153

Cities near Tampa

FAQ

What is the population of Tampa?
Tampa has a population of 414,547 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in United States.
What state is Tampa in?
Tampa is located in Florida, United States.
Is Tampa the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,317 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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