San Antonio Population 2026
San Antonio has a population of 1,526,656, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Texas. Roughly 0.4% of United States's population lives here. It is about 5.8× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,526,656
Rank in United States
#7
Coordinates
29.42°N, 98.49°W
~198 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
2,230 km
1,385 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Texas
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 2,314,157 | #4 |
| Dallas | 1,326,087 | #9 |
| Fort Worth | 1,008,106 | #11 |
| Austin | 974,447 | #13 |
| El Paso | 678,815 | #23 |
| Arlington | 388,125 | #50 |
| Corpus Christi | 316,239 | #60 |
| Plano | 283,558 | #72 |
Cities near San Antonio
- Converse21,987 people · ~20 km away
- Live Oak15,346 people · ~22 km away
- Universal City19,986 people · ~24 km away
- Schertz43,091 people · ~26 km away
- Cibolo33,433 people · ~30 km away
- New Braunfels70,543 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Antonio?
San Antonio has a population of 1,526,656 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in United States.
What state is San Antonio in?
San Antonio is located in Texas, United States.
Is San Antonio the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 2,230 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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