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Austin (orange) and the other large cities of United States
Austin lies in Texas in United States at 30.27°N, 97.74°W, about 149 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/Chicago (UTC-5); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than San Jose (997,368) and larger than Columbus (913,175). 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 2,118 km away; the nearest large city is Round Rock, 28 km from Austin.
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 Austin
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Round Rock Texas | 28 km | 115,997 |
| Killeen Texas | 95 km | 140,806 |
| San Antonio Texas | 118 km | 1,526,656 |
| College Station Texas | 141 km | 107,889 |
| Waco Texas | 153 km | 132,356 |
| Cypress Texas | 200 km | 200,839 |
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 Austin?
Austin has about 974,447 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Austin the capital of United States?
No. The capital of United States is Washington (689,545 people), about 2,118 km away. Austin is the 13th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Austin compared with the rest of United States?
Its 974,447 residents are 0.3% of the 349,544,454 people living in United States today. New York City is larger with 8,804,190 people.
Where is Austin?
In Texas, United States, at latitude 30.27 and longitude -97.74, 149 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Round Rock (28 km), Killeen (95 km), San Antonio (118 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Austin Population 2026 — United States. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/austin/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/austin/">Austin 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.
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