Huntington Beach Population 2026
Huntington Beach has a population of 201,899, making it the #120 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)
201,899
Rank in United States
#120
Coordinates
33.66°N, 118.00°W
~12 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,687 km
2,290 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 Huntington Beach
- Garden Grove175,393 people · ~14 km away
- Santa Ana310,227 people · ~15 km away
- Irvine256,927 people · ~16 km away
- Anaheim350,742 people · ~21 km away
- Long Beach474,140 people · ~21 km away
- Corona164,226 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Huntington Beach?
Huntington Beach has a population of 201,899 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #120 biggest city in United States.
What state is Huntington Beach in?
Huntington Beach is located in California, United States.
Is Huntington Beach the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,687 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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