Somerville Population 2026

Somerville has a population of 80,318, making it the #455 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Massachusetts. It is about 110× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

80,318

Rank in United States

#455

Coordinates

42.39°N, 71.10°W

~28 m elevation · America/New_York

Distance to capital (Washington)

634 km

394 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 Somerville

Cambridge110,402 people · ~1 km away
Boston653,833 people · ~5 km away
East Boston43,066 people · ~5 km away
Brighton45,977 people · ~6 km away
Brookline58,732 people · ~6 km away
Revere53,422 people · ~8 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Somerville?

Somerville has a population of 80,318 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #455 biggest city in United States.

What state is Somerville in?

Somerville is located in Massachusetts, United States.

Is Somerville the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 634 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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