Wilkes-Barre Population 2026
Wilkes-Barre has a population of 40,780, making it the #1092 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Pennsylvania. It is about 216× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,780
Rank in United States
#1092
Coordinates
41.25°N, 75.88°W
~163 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
279 km
173 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pennsylvania
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 1,573,916 | #6 |
| Pittsburgh | 304,391 | #65 |
| Allentown | 120,207 | #244 |
| Erie | 99,475 | #328 |
| Reading | 87,879 | #393 |
| Scranton | 77,118 | #477 |
| Bethlehem | 74,892 | #502 |
| Bensalem | 60,427 | #678 |
Cities near Wilkes-Barre
- Back Mountain26,973 people · ~14 km away
- Scranton77,118 people · ~26 km away
- Hazleton24,825 people · ~33 km away
- Whitehall Township24,896 people · ~72 km away
- Allentown120,207 people · ~78 km away
- Bethlehem74,892 people · ~81 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Wilkes-Barre?
Wilkes-Barre has a population of 40,780 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1092 biggest city in United States.
What state is Wilkes-Barre in?
Wilkes-Barre is located in Pennsylvania, United States.
Is Wilkes-Barre the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 279 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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