Chicago is a city located in United States. According to the latest available data (2026), the population of Chicago is approximately 2,746,388 residents. The city is one of the major urban areas in United States.
2,746,388
residents (2026)
Chicago City Statistics
| City | Chicago |
| Country | |
| Population | 2,746,388 |
| Latitude | 41.8819 |
| Longitude | -87.6278 |
| Region | Illinois |
| Data Year | 2026 |
Where is Chicago
located?
Chicago is located in United States, in the Illinois region, at approximately 41.8819 latitude and -87.6278 longitude.
Nearby Cities
Other Cities in United States 
Los Angeles County
Pop. 10,014,009
New York City
Pop. 8,804,190
Cook County
Pop. 5,275,541
Harris County
Pop. 4,731,145
Maricopa County
Pop. 4,420,568
Los Angeles
Pop. 3,898,747
San Diego County
Pop. 3,298,634
Brooklyn
Pop. 2,736,074
Miami-Dade County
Pop. 2,701,767
Dallas County
Pop. 2,613,539
Riverside County
Pop. 2,418,185
Largest Cities in United States 
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Los Angeles County | 10,014,009 |
| 11 | New York City | 8,804,190 |
| 7 | Cook County | 5,275,541 |
| 5 | Harris County | 4,731,145 |
| 8 | Maricopa County | 4,420,568 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Chicago?
The population of Chicago is approximately 2,746,388 residents according to the latest available data (2026).
Where is Chicago located?
Chicago is located in United States at approximately 41.8819 latitude and -87.6278 longitude.
Is Chicago one of the largest cities in United States?
With a population of 2,746,388, Chicago is one of the major urban areas in United States.