Lake Havasu City Population 2026

Lake Havasu City has a population of 53,553, making it the #798 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Arizona. It is about 164× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

WashingtonLake Havasu City
Location of Lake Havasu City (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
53,553
Rank in United States
#798
Coordinates
34.48°N, 114.32°W
~225 m elevation · America/Phoenix
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,337 km
2,072 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Arizona

CityPopulationRank in United States
Phoenix1,650,070#5
Tucson542,629#33
Mesa471,825#42
Chandler260,828#80
Gilbert247,542#88
Glendale240,126#91
Scottsdale236,839#95
Peoria190,985#132

Cities near Lake Havasu City

FAQ

What is the population of Lake Havasu City?
Lake Havasu City has a population of 53,553 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #798 biggest city in United States.
What state is Lake Havasu City in?
Lake Havasu City is located in Arizona, United States.
Is Lake Havasu City the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,337 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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