Saco Population 2026
Saco has a population of 19,078, making it the #2502 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Maine. It is about 461× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,078
Rank in United States
#2502
Coordinates
43.50°N, 70.44°W
~20 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
752 km
467 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Maine
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 66,881 | #582 |
| Lewiston | 36,202 | #1249 |
| Bangor | 32,391 | #1428 |
| West Scarborough | 27,706 | #1696 |
| South Portland | 25,556 | #1838 |
| South Portland Gardens | 23,893 | #1991 |
| Auburn | 22,871 | #2078 |
| Biddeford | 21,282 | #2231 |
Cities near Saco
- Biddeford21,282 people · ~1 km away
- West Scarborough27,706 people · ~9 km away
- South Portland Gardens23,893 people · ~18 km away
- Westbrook17,978 people · ~20 km away
- South Portland25,556 people · ~23 km away
- Portland66,881 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Saco?
Saco has a population of 19,078 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2502 biggest city in United States.
What state is Saco in?
Saco is located in Maine, United States.
Is Saco the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 752 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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