Waterbury Population 2026

Waterbury has a population of 108,802, making it the #287 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Connecticut. It is about 81× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

108,802

Rank in United States

#287

Coordinates

41.56°N, 73.05°W

~82 m elevation · America/New_York

Distance to capital (Washington)

449 km

279 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Connecticut

City	Population	Rank in United States
Bridgeport	147,629	#189
New Haven	130,322	#218
Stamford	128,874	#225
North Stamford	121,230	#240
Hartford	121,054	#241
Norwalk	88,485	#384
Danbury	84,657	#423
East Norwalk	84,530	#424

Cities near Waterbury

Naugatuck31,538 people · ~8 km away
Cheshire29,443 people · ~14 km away
Bristol60,452 people · ~15 km away
Meriden59,988 people · ~20 km away
Hamden59,847 people · ~22 km away
New Britain72,808 people · ~25 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Waterbury?

Waterbury has a population of 108,802 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #287 biggest city in United States.

What state is Waterbury in?

Waterbury is located in Connecticut, United States.

Is Waterbury the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 449 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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