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Pittsburgh overview
Pittsburgh (orange) and the other large cities of United States
Pittsburgh lies in Pennsylvania in United States at 40.44°N, 80°W, about 233 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 Stockton (305,658) and larger than Saint Paul (303,176). 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 306 km away; the nearest large city is Akron, 147 km from Pittsburgh.
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 Pittsburgh
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Ohio | 147 km | 197,542 |
| Cleveland Ohio | 185 km | 365,379 |
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 Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh has about 304,391 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Pittsburgh the capital of United States?
No. The capital of United States is Washington (689,545 people), about 306 km away. Pittsburgh is the 65th largest city of the country and a district seat.
How big is Pittsburgh compared with the rest of United States?
Its 304,391 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 Pittsburgh?
In Pennsylvania, United States, at latitude 40.44 and longitude -80, 233 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Akron (147 km), Cleveland (185 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Pittsburgh Population 2026 — United States. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/pittsburgh/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/pittsburgh/">Pittsburgh 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.