Sacramento Population 2026
Sacramento has a population of 524,943, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. Roughly 0.2% of United States's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
524,943
Rank in United States
#35
Coordinates
38.58°N, 121.49°W
~9 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,817 km
2,370 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 |
| Long Beach | 474,140 | #41 |
| Oakland | 419,267 | #45 |
| Bakersfield | 373,640 | #51 |
Cities near Sacramento
- West Sacramento52,721 people · ~3 km away
- Arden-Arcade92,186 people · ~10 km away
- Davis67,666 people · ~22 km away
- Elk Grove166,913 people · ~22 km away
- Citrus Heights87,056 people · ~23 km away
- Roseville130,269 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sacramento?
Sacramento has a population of 524,943 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in United States.
What state is Sacramento in?
Sacramento is located in California, United States.
Is Sacramento the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,817 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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