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Milwaukee overview
Milwaukee (orange) and the other large cities of United States
Milwaukee lies in Wisconsin in United States at 43.04°N, 87.91°W, about 188 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/Chicago (UTC-5); GeoNames classifies it as a district seat.
It is smaller than Albuquerque (564,559) and larger than Tucson (542,629). 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 1,021 km away; the nearest large city is Elgin, 116 km from Milwaukee.
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 Milwaukee
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin Illinois | 116 km | 112,111 |
| Madison Wisconsin | 122 km | 280,305 |
| Rockford Illinois | 129 km | 148,278 |
| Chicago Illinois | 134 km | 2,664,452 |
| Naperville Illinois | 141 km | 147,100 |
| Aurora Illinois | 146 km | 200,661 |
| Green Bay Wisconsin | 165 km | 105,207 |
| Joliet Illinois | 169 km | 147,861 |
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 Milwaukee?
Milwaukee has about 563,531 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Milwaukee the capital of United States?
No. The capital of United States is Washington (689,545 people), about 1,021 km away. Milwaukee is the 32nd largest city of the country and a district seat.
How big is Milwaukee compared with the rest of United States?
Its 563,531 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 Milwaukee?
In Wisconsin, United States, at latitude 43.04 and longitude -87.91, 188 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Elgin (116 km), Madison (122 km), Rockford (129 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Milwaukee Population 2026 — United States. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/milwaukee/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/milwaukee/">Milwaukee 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.