Mountain View Population 2026
Mountain View has a population of 80,435, making it the #453 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. It is about 109× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
80,435
Rank in United States
#453
Coordinates
37.39°N, 122.08°W
~32 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,903 km
2,424 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 Mountain View
- Sunnyvale155,805 people · ~5 km away
- Santa Clara126,215 people · ~12 km away
- Milpitas77,604 people · ~16 km away
- Redwood City85,288 people · ~17 km away
- San Jose997,368 people · ~17 km away
- Fremont232,206 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mountain View?
Mountain View has a population of 80,435 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #453 biggest city in United States.
What state is Mountain View in?
Mountain View is located in California, United States.
Is Mountain View the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,903 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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