Huntsville Population 2026
Huntsville has a population of 40,938, making it the #1088 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Texas. It is about 215× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,938
Rank in United States
#1088
Coordinates
30.72°N, 95.55°W
~113 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,914 km
1,189 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Texas
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 2,314,157 | #4 |
| San Antonio | 1,526,656 | #7 |
| Dallas | 1,326,087 | #9 |
| Fort Worth | 1,008,106 | #11 |
| Austin | 974,447 | #13 |
| El Paso | 678,815 | #23 |
| Arlington | 388,125 | #50 |
| Corpus Christi | 316,239 | #60 |
Cities near Huntsville
- Conroe68,602 people · ~47 km away
- The Woodlands93,847 people · ~63 km away
- New Caney20,000 people · ~71 km away
- Spring54,298 people · ~73 km away
- College Station107,889 people · ~76 km away
- Bryan82,118 people · ~79 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Huntsville?
Huntsville has a population of 40,938 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1088 biggest city in United States.
What state is Huntsville in?
Huntsville is located in Texas, United States.
Is Huntsville the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,914 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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