Boston Population 2026
Boston has a population of 653,833, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Massachusetts. Roughly 0.2% of United States's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
653,833
Rank in United States
#24
Coordinates
42.36°N, 71.06°W
~14 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
634 km
394 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Massachusetts
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fall River | 94,000 | #355 |
Cities near Boston
- East Boston43,066 people · ~3 km away
- Cambridge110,402 people · ~4 km away
- Somerville80,318 people · ~5 km away
- Brookline58,732 people · ~6 km away
- Revere53,422 people · ~7 km away
- Dorchester97,826 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Boston?
Boston has a population of 653,833 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in United States.
What state is Boston in?
Boston is located in Massachusetts, United States.
Is Boston the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 634 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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