Urbana Population 2026
Urbana has a population of 42,311, making it the #1044 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Illinois. It is about 208× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,311
Rank in United States
#1044
Coordinates
40.11°N, 88.21°W
~222 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
967 km
601 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Illinois
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2,664,452 | #3 |
| Aurora | 200,661 | #125 |
| Rockford | 148,278 | #184 |
| Joliet | 147,861 | #186 |
| Naperville | 147,100 | #190 |
| Peoria | 115,070 | #259 |
| Springfield | 114,394 | #262 |
| North Peoria | 113,004 | #266 |
Cities near Urbana
- Champaign86,096 people · ~3 km away
- Danville32,108 people · ~49 km away
- Charleston21,196 people · ~68 km away
- Decatur73,254 people · ~70 km away
- Mattoon18,113 people · ~71 km away
- Bloomington78,292 people · ~79 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Urbana?
Urbana has a population of 42,311 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1044 biggest city in United States.
What state is Urbana in?
Urbana is located in Illinois, United States.
Is Urbana the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 967 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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