US State Capitals - Complete List of All 50 States
Comprehensive list of all 50 US state capitals. From Montgomery to Cheyenne, explore every state capital with population data and geographic information.
50
State Capitals
Phoenix
Largest Capital
Montpelier
Smallest Capital
17
State Name Capitals
Showing 50 of 50 states
| State | Capital | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Montgomery | AL |
| Alaska | Juneau | AK |
| Arizona | Phoenix | AZ |
| Arkansas | Little Rock | AR |
| California | Sacramento | CA |
| Colorado | Denver | CO |
| Connecticut | Hartford | CT |
| Delaware | Dover | DE |
| Florida | Tallahassee | FL |
| Georgia | Atlanta | GA |
| Hawaii | Honolulu | HI |
| Idaho | Boise | ID |
| Illinois | Springfield | IL |
| Indiana | Indianapolis | IN |
| Iowa | Des Moines | IA |
| Kansas | Topeka | KS |
| Kentucky | Frankfort | KY |
| Louisiana | Baton Rouge | LA |
| Maine | Augusta | ME |
| Maryland | Annapolis | MD |
| Massachusetts | Boston | MA |
| Michigan | Lansing | MI |
| Minnesota | Saint Paul | MN |
| Mississippi | Jackson | MS |
| Missouri | Jefferson City | MO |
| Montana | Helena | MT |
| Nebraska | Lincoln | NE |
| Nevada | Carson City | NV |
| New Hampshire | Concord | NH |
| New Jersey | Trenton | NJ |
| New Mexico | Santa Fe | NM |
| New York | Albany | NY |
| North Carolina | Raleigh | NC |
| North Dakota | Bismarck | ND |
| Ohio | Columbus | OH |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma City | OK |
| Oregon | Salem | OR |
| Pennsylvania | Harrisburg | PA |
| Rhode Island | Providence | RI |
| South Carolina | Columbia | SC |
| South Dakota | Pierre | SD |
| Tennessee | Nashville | TN |
| Texas | Austin | TX |
| Utah | Salt Lake City | UT |
| Vermont | Montpelier | VT |
| Virginia | Richmond | VA |
| Washington | Olympia | WA |
| West Virginia | Charleston | WV |
| Wisconsin | Madison | WI |
| Wyoming | Cheyenne | WY |
Largest State Capitals by Population
1.Phoenix(Arizona)1,680,992
2.Austin(Texas)978,908
3.Columbus(Ohio)898,553
4.Indianapolis(Indiana)876,384
5.Denver(Colorado)727,211
6.Boston(Massachusetts)692,600
Smallest State Capitals by Population
1.Montpelier(Vermont)7,855
2.Pierre(South Dakota)13,646
3.Augusta(Maine)19,136
4.Frankfort(Kentucky)27,679
5.Juneau(Alaska)32,255
6.Helena(Montana)32,315
US State Capitals: Essential Knowledge for Students
Learning the capitals of all 50 states is a fundamental part of American geography education. This complete list includes every state capital from Alabama's Montgomery to Wyoming's Cheyenne, along with population data and key facts about each capital city.
Interesting Facts About US State Capitals
- Phoenix, Arizona is the most populous state capital with over 1.6 million residents
- Montpelier, Vermont is the smallest state capital with just 7,855 people
- Boston, Massachusetts is the oldest state capital, founded in 1630
- 17 states have capitals that share the state's name (like Oklahoma City)
- 4 state capitals are named after US presidents (Jackson, Jefferson City, Lincoln, Madison)
- Denver, Colorado is the highest state capital at 5,280 feet above sea level
- Juneau, Alaska is the largest capital by area but can only be reached by boat or plane
State Capitals vs Largest Cities
Interestingly, only 17 state capitals are also their state's largest city. Famous examples where the capital is NOT the largest city include: Sacramento (not Los Angeles or San Francisco), Albany (not New York City), Springfield (not Chicago), and Olympia (not Seattle).
Tips for Memorizing State Capitals
- Group states by region (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West)
- Learn capitals that share the state's name first (easier to remember)
- Create associations: Austin has "Texas-sized" music scene
- Practice with our interactive quiz to test your knowledge
- Focus on commonly confused pairs: Is it Jefferson City or Kansas City for Missouri?