Tempe Population 2026
Tempe has a population of 175,826, making it the #148 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Arizona. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
175,826
Rank in United States
#148
Coordinates
33.41°N, 111.91°W
~360 m elevation · America/Phoenix
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,170 km
1,969 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Arizona
Cities near Tempe
- Tempe Junction158,368 people · ~3 km away
- Mesa471,825 people · ~8 km away
- Scottsdale236,839 people · ~11 km away
- Gilbert247,542 people · ~13 km away
- Chandler260,828 people · ~14 km away
- Phoenix1,650,070 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tempe?
Tempe has a population of 175,826 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #148 biggest city in United States.
What state is Tempe in?
Tempe is located in Arizona, United States.
Is Tempe the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,170 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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