Irvine Population 2026
Irvine has a population of 256,927, making it the #85 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
256,927
Rank in United States
#85
Coordinates
33.67°N, 117.82°W
~17 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,671 km
2,280 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 Irvine
- Santa Ana310,227 people · ~9 km away
- Garden Grove175,393 people · ~16 km away
- Huntington Beach201,899 people · ~16 km away
- Anaheim350,742 people · ~20 km away
- Corona164,226 people · ~33 km away
- Long Beach474,140 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Irvine?
Irvine has a population of 256,927 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #85 biggest city in United States.
What state is Irvine in?
Irvine is located in California, United States.
Is Irvine the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,671 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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