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Cleveland overview
Cleveland (orange) and the other large cities of United States
Cleveland lies in Ohio in United States at 41.5°N, 81.7°W, about 199 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 Bakersfield (373,640) and larger than New Orleans (362,701). 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 490 km away; the nearest large city is Akron, 49 km from Cleveland.
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 Cleveland
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Ohio | 49 km | 197,542 |
| Detroit Michigan | 145 km | 645,705 |
| Warren Michigan | 155 km | 134,056 |
| Toledo Ohio | 156 km | 265,638 |
| Sterling Heights Michigan | 163 km | 132,052 |
| Pittsburgh Pennsylvania | 185 km | 304,391 |
| Ann Arbor Michigan | 190 km | 117,070 |
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 Cleveland?
Cleveland has about 365,379 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Cleveland the capital of United States?
No. The capital of United States is Washington (689,545 people), about 490 km away. Cleveland is the 52nd largest city of the country and a district seat.
How big is Cleveland compared with the rest of United States?
Its 365,379 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 Cleveland?
In Ohio, United States, at latitude 41.5 and longitude -81.7, 199 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Akron (49 km), Detroit (145 km), Warren (155 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Cleveland Population 2026 — United States. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/cleveland/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/cleveland/">Cleveland 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.