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Indianapolis overview
Indianapolis (orange) and the other large cities of United States
Indianapolis lies in Indiana in United States at 39.77°N, 86.16°W, about 218 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/Indiana/Indianapolis (UTC-4); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Charlotte (911,311) and larger than San Francisco (827,526). 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 790 km away; the nearest large city is Cincinnati, 158 km from Indianapolis.
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 Indianapolis
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Ohio | 158 km | 311,097 |
| Dayton Ohio | 168 km | 135,512 |
| Louisville Kentucky | 172 km | 624,444 |
| Fort Wayne Indiana | 175 km | 260,326 |
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 Indianapolis?
Indianapolis has about 887,642 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Indianapolis the capital of United States?
No. The capital of United States is Washington (689,545 people), about 790 km away. Indianapolis is the 16th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Indianapolis compared with the rest of United States?
Its 887,642 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 Indianapolis?
In Indiana, United States, at latitude 39.77 and longitude -86.16, 218 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Cincinnati (158 km), Dayton (168 km), Louisville (172 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Indianapolis Population 2026 — United States. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/indianapolis/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/indianapolis/">Indianapolis 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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