Los Angeles Population 2026
Los Angeles has a population of 3,820,914, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. Roughly 1.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 2.3× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
3,820,914
Rank in United States
#2
Coordinates
34.05°N, 118.24°W
~89 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,692 km
2,293 miles, straight line
Other big cities in California
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bakersfield | 373,640 | #51 |
Cities near Los Angeles
- Glendale201,020 people · ~10 km away
- Long Beach474,140 people · ~32 km away
- Anaheim350,742 people · ~39 km away
- Garden Grove175,393 people · ~42 km away
- Santa Clarita182,371 people · ~47 km away
- Santa Ana310,227 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has a population of 3,820,914 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in United States.
What state is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles is located in California, United States.
Is Los Angeles the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,692 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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