Fontana Population 2026
Fontana has a population of 212,704, making it the #110 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
212,704
Rank in United States
#110
Coordinates
34.09°N, 117.44°W
~377 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,621 km
2,249 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 Fontana
- San Bernardino216,108 people · ~13 km away
- Rancho Cucamonga175,236 people · ~15 km away
- Riverside317,261 people · ~16 km away
- Ontario171,214 people · ~20 km away
- Moreno Valley204,198 people · ~26 km away
- Corona164,226 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Fontana?
Fontana has a population of 212,704 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #110 biggest city in United States.
What state is Fontana in?
Fontana is located in California, United States.
Is Fontana the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,621 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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