Milpitas Population 2026
Milpitas has a population of 77,604, making it the #475 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. It is about 113× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
77,604
Rank in United States
#475
Coordinates
37.43°N, 121.91°W
~5 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,886 km
2,413 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 Milpitas
- Santa Clara126,215 people · ~9 km away
- San Jose997,368 people · ~10 km away
- Sunnyvale155,805 people · ~13 km away
- Fremont232,206 people · ~15 km away
- Mountain View80,435 people · ~16 km away
- Redwood City85,288 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Milpitas?
Milpitas has a population of 77,604 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #475 biggest city in United States.
What state is Milpitas in?
Milpitas is located in California, United States.
Is Milpitas the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,886 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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