Fremont Population 2026
Fremont has a population of 232,206, making it the #100 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
232,206
Rank in United States
#100
Coordinates
37.55°N, 121.99°W
~17 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,890 km
2,416 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 Fremont
- Milpitas77,604 people · ~15 km away
- Hayward158,289 people · ~16 km away
- Mountain View80,435 people · ~20 km away
- Sunnyvale155,805 people · ~20 km away
- Santa Clara126,215 people · ~22 km away
- Redwood City85,288 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Fremont?
Fremont has a population of 232,206 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #100 biggest city in United States.
What state is Fremont in?
Fremont is located in California, United States.
Is Fremont the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,890 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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