Glendale Population 2026
Glendale has a population of 201,020, making it the #123 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
201,020
Rank in United States
#123
Coordinates
34.14°N, 118.26°W
~159 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,690 km
2,291 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 Glendale
- Los Angeles3,820,914 people · ~10 km away
- Santa Clarita182,371 people · ~38 km away
- Long Beach474,140 people · ~42 km away
- Anaheim350,742 people · ~46 km away
- Garden Grove175,393 people · ~50 km away
- Simi Valley126,788 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Glendale?
Glendale has a population of 201,020 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #123 biggest city in United States.
What state is Glendale in?
Glendale is located in California, United States.
Is Glendale the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,690 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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