San Bernardino Population 2026
San Bernardino has a population of 216,108, making it the #106 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
216,108
Rank in United States
#106
Coordinates
34.11°N, 117.29°W
~321 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,608 km
2,241 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 San Bernardino
- Fontana212,704 people · ~13 km away
- Moreno Valley204,198 people · ~20 km away
- Riverside317,261 people · ~20 km away
- Rancho Cucamonga175,236 people · ~28 km away
- Ontario171,214 people · ~34 km away
- Corona164,226 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Bernardino?
San Bernardino has a population of 216,108 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #106 biggest city in United States.
What state is San Bernardino in?
San Bernardino is located in California, United States.
Is San Bernardino the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,608 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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