Anaheim Population 2026
Anaheim has a population of 350,742, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
350,742
Rank in United States
#56
Coordinates
33.84°N, 117.91°W
~48 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,672 km
2,280 miles, straight line
Other big cities in California
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3,820,914 | #2 |
| San Diego | 1,404,452 | #8 |
| San Jose | 997,368 | #12 |
| San Francisco | 827,526 | #17 |
| Fresno | 542,107 | #34 |
| Sacramento | 524,943 | #35 |
| Long Beach | 474,140 | #41 |
| Oakland | 419,267 | #45 |
Cities near Anaheim
- Garden Grove175,393 people · ~7 km away
- Santa Ana310,227 people · ~11 km away
- Irvine256,927 people · ~20 km away
- Huntington Beach201,899 people · ~21 km away
- Long Beach474,140 people · ~26 km away
- Corona164,226 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Anaheim?
Anaheim has a population of 350,742 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in United States.
What state is Anaheim in?
Anaheim is located in California, United States.
Is Anaheim the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,672 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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