Braintree Population 2026

Braintree has a population of 37,297, making it the #1207 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Massachusetts. It is about 236× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

37,297

Rank in United States

#1207

Coordinates

42.20°N, 71.00°W

~30 m elevation · America/New_York

Distance to capital (Washington)

628 km

390 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 Braintree

Quincy93,618 people · ~5 km away
Weymouth54,395 people · ~5 km away
Randolph32,112 people · ~6 km away
Rockland17,982 people · ~11 km away
Abington15,985 people · ~12 km away
Dorchester97,826 people · ~12 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Braintree?

Braintree has a population of 37,297 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1207 biggest city in United States.

What state is Braintree in?

Braintree is located in Massachusetts, United States.

Is Braintree the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 628 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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