Oakland Population 2026
Oakland has a population of 419,267, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
419,267
Rank in United States
#45
Coordinates
37.80°N, 122.27°W
~13 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,905 km
2,425 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 |
| Bakersfield | 373,640 | #51 |
Cities near Oakland
- Berkeley120,972 people · ~7 km away
- Bayview-Hunters Point34,835 people · ~13 km away
- San Leandro90,712 people · ~13 km away
- San Francisco827,526 people · ~13 km away
- Richmond109,708 people · ~16 km away
- Daly City106,562 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Oakland?
Oakland has a population of 419,267 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in United States.
What state is Oakland in?
Oakland is located in California, United States.
Is Oakland the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,905 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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