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Baltimore overview
Baltimore (orange) and the other large cities of United States
Baltimore lies in Maryland in United States at 39.29°N, 76.61°W, about 10 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/New_York (UTC-4); GeoNames classifies it as a district seat.
It is smaller than Louisville (624,444) and larger than Albuquerque (564,559). 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 57 km away; the nearest large city is Washington, 57 km from Baltimore.
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 Baltimore
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| WashingtonCapital District of Columbia | 57 km | 689,545 |
| Arlington Virginia | 62 km | 207,627 |
| Alexandria Virginia | 66 km | 159,467 |
| Philadelphia Pennsylvania | 144 km | 1,573,916 |
| Allentown Pennsylvania | 175 km | 120,207 |
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 Baltimore?
Baltimore has about 585,708 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Baltimore the capital of United States?
No. The capital of United States is Washington (689,545 people), about 57 km away. Baltimore is the 30th largest city of the country and a district seat.
How big is Baltimore compared with the rest of United States?
Its 585,708 residents are 0.2% of the 349,544,454 people living in United States today. New York City is larger with 8,804,190 people.
Where is Baltimore?
In Maryland, United States, at latitude 39.29 and longitude -76.61, 10 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Washington (57 km), Arlington (62 km), Alexandria (66 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Baltimore Population 2026 — United States. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/baltimore/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/baltimore/">Baltimore 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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