Flagstaff Population 2026
Flagstaff has a population of 70,320, making it the #548 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Arizona. It is about 125× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
70,320
Rank in United States
#548
Coordinates
35.20°N, 111.65°W
~2,104 m elevation · America/Phoenix
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,081 km
1,913 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Arizona
Cities near Flagstaff
- Prescott Valley42,197 people · ~89 km away
- Prescott41,899 people · ~104 km away
- Payson15,345 people · ~112 km away
- Peoria190,985 people · ~188 km away
- Scottsdale236,839 people · ~189 km away
- Glendale240,126 people · ~191 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Flagstaff?
Flagstaff has a population of 70,320 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #548 biggest city in United States.
What state is Flagstaff in?
Flagstaff is located in Arizona, United States.
Is Flagstaff the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,081 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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