Eagle River Population 2026

Eagle River has a population of 24,793, making it the #1902 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Alaska. It is about 355× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,793

Rank in United States

#1902

Coordinates

61.32°N, 149.57°W

~98 m elevation · America/Anchorage

Distance to capital (Washington)

5,390 km

3,347 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Alaska

City	Population	Rank in United States
Anchorage	289,600	#68
Fairbanks	32,325	#1432
Juneau	31,555	#1463
Badger	19,482	#2437

Cities near Eagle River

Anchorage289,600 people · ~21 km away
Badger19,482 people · ~400 km away
Fairbanks32,325 people · ~402 km away
Juneau31,555 people · ~908 km away
Bellingham85,146 people · ~2,192 km away
Anacortes18,103 people · ~2,207 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Eagle River?

Eagle River has a population of 24,793 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1902 biggest city in United States.

What state is Eagle River in?

Eagle River is located in Alaska, United States.

Is Eagle River the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 5,390 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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