Framingham Population 2026

Framingham has a population of 68,318, making it the #564 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Massachusetts. It is about 129× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

68,318

Rank in United States

#564

Coordinates

42.28°N, 71.42°W

~53 m elevation · America/New_York

Distance to capital (Washington)

605 km

376 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Massachusetts

City	Population	Rank in United States
Boston	653,833	#24
Worcester	206,518	#116
Springfield	154,341	#174
Lowell	110,699	#275
Cambridge	110,402	#278
New Bedford	101,079	#319
Dorchester	97,826	#335
Brockton	95,314	#346

Cities near Framingham

Milford25,055 people · ~18 km away
Newton88,817 people · ~18 km away
Brighton45,977 people · ~23 km away
Shrewsbury33,893 people · ~24 km away
Brookline58,732 people · ~25 km away
Cambridge110,402 people · ~28 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Framingham?

Framingham has a population of 68,318 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #564 biggest city in United States.

What state is Framingham in?

Framingham is located in Massachusetts, United States.

Is Framingham the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 605 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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