Tempe Junction Population 2026

Tempe Junction has a population of 158,368, making it the #168 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Arizona. It is about 56× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Tempe Junction (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

158,368

Rank in United States

#168

Coordinates

33.41°N, 111.94°W

~354 m elevation · America/Phoenix

Distance to capital (Washington)

3,173 km

1,970 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Arizona

City	Population	Rank in United States
Phoenix	1,650,070	#5
Tucson	542,629	#33
Mesa	471,825	#42
Chandler	260,828	#80
Gilbert	247,542	#88
Glendale	240,126	#91
Scottsdale	236,839	#95
Peoria	190,985	#132

Cities near Tempe Junction

Tempe175,826 people · ~3 km away
Mesa471,825 people · ~11 km away
Scottsdale236,839 people · ~11 km away
Phoenix1,650,070 people · ~13 km away
Chandler260,828 people · ~15 km away
Gilbert247,542 people · ~16 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tempe Junction?

Tempe Junction has a population of 158,368 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #168 biggest city in United States.

What state is Tempe Junction in?

Tempe Junction is located in Arizona, United States.

Is Tempe Junction the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,173 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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