Long Beach Population 2026
Long Beach has a population of 474,140, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
474,140
Rank in United States
#41
Coordinates
33.77°N, 118.19°W
~9 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,699 km
2,297 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 |
| Oakland | 419,267 | #45 |
| Bakersfield | 373,640 | #51 |
Cities near Long Beach
- Huntington Beach201,899 people · ~21 km away
- Garden Grove175,393 people · ~23 km away
- Anaheim350,742 people · ~26 km away
- Santa Ana310,227 people · ~30 km away
- Los Angeles3,820,914 people · ~32 km away
- Irvine256,927 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Long Beach?
Long Beach has a population of 474,140 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in United States.
What state is Long Beach in?
Long Beach is located in California, United States.
Is Long Beach the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,699 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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