Riverside Population 2026
Riverside has a population of 317,261, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
317,261
Rank in United States
#59
Coordinates
33.95°N, 117.40°W
~252 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,623 km
2,250 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 Riverside
- Moreno Valley204,198 people · ~15 km away
- Fontana212,704 people · ~16 km away
- Corona164,226 people · ~18 km away
- San Bernardino216,108 people · ~20 km away
- Rancho Cucamonga175,236 people · ~25 km away
- Ontario171,214 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Riverside?
Riverside has a population of 317,261 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in United States.
What state is Riverside in?
Riverside is located in California, United States.
Is Riverside the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,623 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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