Columbia Population 2026
Columbia has a population of 99,615, making it the #327 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Maryland. It is about 88× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
99,615
Rank in United States
#327
Coordinates
39.24°N, 76.84°W
~124 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
42 km
26 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Maryland
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 585,708 | #30 |
| Germantown | 86,395 | #411 |
| Silver Spring | 71,452 | #535 |
| Frederick | 69,479 | #551 |
| Waldorf | 67,752 | #570 |
| Glen Burnie | 67,639 | #572 |
| Gaithersburg | 67,456 | #575 |
| Rockville | 66,980 | #579 |
Cities near Columbia
- Ellicott City65,834 people · ~5 km away
- Catonsville41,567 people · ~10 km away
- West Elkridge28,734 people · ~10 km away
- Hanover38,088 people · ~11 km away
- Scaggsville24,333 people · ~12 km away
- Woodlawn37,879 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Columbia?
Columbia has a population of 99,615 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #327 biggest city in United States.
What state is Columbia in?
Columbia is located in Maryland, United States.
Is Columbia the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 42 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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