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Arlington overview
Arlington (orange) and the other large cities of United States
Arlington lies in Texas in United States at 32.74°N, 97.11°W, about 184 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/Chicago (UTC-5).
It is smaller than Wichita (396,119) and larger than Bakersfield (373,640). The largest city in United States is New York City with 8,804,190 people; the capital, Washington, has 689,545.
The national capital, Washington, is about 1,930 km away; the nearest large city is Grand Prairie, 10 km from Arlington.
United States as a whole has a live population of 349,544,454 (+0.5% a year) and ranks #3 of 238 countries — see the United States population page for the full statistics and the United States atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Arlington
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prairie Texas | 10 km | 187,809 |
| Irving Texas | 17 km | 236,607 |
| Fort Worth Texas | 20 km | 1,008,106 |
| Dallas Texas | 29 km | 1,326,087 |
| Carrollton Texas | 32 km | 133,168 |
| Lewisville Texas | 36 km | 104,039 |
| Richardson Texas | 43 km | 110,815 |
| Mesquite Texas | 48 km | 144,788 |
Largest cities in United States
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York City | New York | 8,804,190 |
| 2 | Los Angeles | California | 3,820,914 |
| 3 | Chicago | Illinois | 2,664,452 |
| 4 | Houston | Texas | 2,314,157 |
| 5 | Phoenix | Arizona | 1,650,070 |
| 6 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | 1,573,916 |
| 7 | San Antonio | Texas | 1,526,656 |
| 8 | San Diego | California | 1,404,452 |
| 9 | Dallas | Texas | 1,326,087 |
| 10 | Jacksonville | Florida | 1,009,833 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Arlington?
Arlington has about 388,125 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Arlington the capital of United States?
No. The capital of United States is Washington (689,545 people), about 1,930 km away. Arlington is the 50th largest city of the country.
How big is Arlington compared with the rest of United States?
Its 388,125 residents are 0.1% of the 349,544,454 people living in United States today. New York City is larger with 8,804,190 people.
Where is Arlington?
In Texas, United States, at latitude 32.74 and longitude -97.11, 184 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Grand Prairie (10 km), Irving (17 km), Fort Worth (20 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Arlington Population 2026 — United States. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/arlington/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/arlington/">Arlington Population 2026 — United States</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.