Atwater Population 2026
Atwater has a population of 29,237, making it the #1595 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. It is about 301× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,237
Rank in United States
#1595
Coordinates
37.35°N, 120.61°W
~46 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,779 km
2,347 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 Atwater
FAQ
What is the population of Atwater?
Atwater has a population of 29,237 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1595 biggest city in United States.
What state is Atwater in?
Atwater is located in California, United States.
Is Atwater the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,779 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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