Salt Lake City Population 2026
Salt Lake City has a population of 215,548, making it the #107 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Utah. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
215,548
Rank in United States
#107
Coordinates
40.76°N, 111.89°W
~1,299 m elevation · America/Denver
Distance to capital (Washington)
2,964 km
1,841 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Utah
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| West Valley City | 136,208 | #206 |
| Provo | 115,162 | #258 |
| West Jordan | 111,946 | #271 |
| Orem | 94,457 | #354 |
| Sandy | 87,461 | #399 |
| Ogden | 85,444 | #417 |
| Layton | 74,143 | #509 |
| Saint George | 72,897 | #521 |
Cities near Salt Lake City
- West Valley City136,208 people · ~12 km away
- Bountiful43,784 people · ~14 km away
- West Jordan111,946 people · ~17 km away
- Sandy87,461 people · ~19 km away
- South Jordan66,648 people · ~22 km away
- Kaysville30,472 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City has a population of 215,548 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #107 biggest city in United States.
What state is Salt Lake City in?
Salt Lake City is located in Utah, United States.
Is Salt Lake City the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 2,964 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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