Barnstable Population 2026
Barnstable has a population of 47,821, making it the #922 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Massachusetts. It is about 184× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,821
Rank in United States
#922
Coordinates
41.70°N, 70.30°W
~11 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
651 km
404 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Massachusetts
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 653,833 | #24 |
| Worcester | 206,518 | #116 |
| Springfield | 154,341 | #174 |
| Lowell | 110,699 | #275 |
| Cambridge | 110,402 | #278 |
| New Bedford | 101,079 | #319 |
| Dorchester | 97,826 | #335 |
| Brockton | 95,314 | #346 |
Cities near Barnstable
- Yarmouth25,243 people · ~6 km away
- New Bedford101,079 people · ~53 km away
- Middleborough23,116 people · ~55 km away
- Hanover16,906 people · ~63 km away
- Taunton56,789 people · ~69 km away
- Abington15,985 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barnstable?
Barnstable has a population of 47,821 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #922 biggest city in United States.
What state is Barnstable in?
Barnstable is located in Massachusetts, United States.
Is Barnstable the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 651 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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