East Meadow Population 2026
East Meadow has a population of 38,132, making it the #1174 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New York. It is about 231× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,132
Rank in United States
#1174
Coordinates
40.71°N, 73.56°W
~22 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
359 km
223 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New York
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 8,804,190 | #1 |
| Buffalo | 258,071 | #82 |
| Rochester | 209,802 | #112 |
| Yonkers | 201,116 | #122 |
| Syracuse | 144,142 | #193 |
| Amherst | 122,366 | #235 |
| Albany | 101,228 | #318 |
| West Albany | 93,794 | #358 |
Cities near East Meadow
- Levittown51,881 people · ~4 km away
- Hempstead55,547 people · ~5 km away
- Freeport43,334 people · ~7 km away
- Hicksville41,547 people · ~7 km away
- West Babylon43,213 people · ~17 km away
- Commack36,124 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of East Meadow?
East Meadow has a population of 38,132 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1174 biggest city in United States.
What state is East Meadow in?
East Meadow is located in New York, United States.
Is East Meadow the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 359 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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