Cookeville Population 2026
Cookeville has a population of 32,113, making it the #1444 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Tennessee. It is about 274× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,113
Rank in United States
#1444
Coordinates
36.16°N, 85.50°W
~334 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
806 km
501 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tennessee
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 689,447 | #21 |
| Memphis | 633,104 | #28 |
| Knoxville | 190,740 | #134 |
| Chattanooga | 181,099 | #144 |
| Clarksville | 166,722 | #159 |
| Murfreesboro | 165,430 | #161 |
| East Chattanooga | 154,024 | #175 |
| Franklin | 72,639 | #524 |
Cities near Cookeville
- Lebanon30,262 people · ~71 km away
- Murfreesboro165,430 people · ~87 km away
- Gallatin34,334 people · ~88 km away
- Mount Juliet31,540 people · ~91 km away
- Smyrna46,607 people · ~94 km away
- La Vergne34,794 people · ~98 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cookeville?
Cookeville has a population of 32,113 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1444 biggest city in United States.
What state is Cookeville in?
Cookeville is located in Tennessee, United States.
Is Cookeville the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 806 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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