Garden Grove Population 2026
Garden Grove has a population of 175,393, making it the #151 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
175,393
Rank in United States
#151
Coordinates
33.77°N, 117.94°W
~27 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,677 km
2,283 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 Garden Grove
- Anaheim350,742 people · ~7 km away
- Santa Ana310,227 people · ~7 km away
- Huntington Beach201,899 people · ~14 km away
- Irvine256,927 people · ~16 km away
- Long Beach474,140 people · ~23 km away
- Corona164,226 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Garden Grove?
Garden Grove has a population of 175,393 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #151 biggest city in United States.
What state is Garden Grove in?
Garden Grove is located in California, United States.
Is Garden Grove the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,677 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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