San Bruno Population 2026
San Bruno has a population of 43,185, making it the #1019 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. It is about 204× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,185
Rank in United States
#1019
Coordinates
37.63°N, 122.41°W
~5 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,923 km
2,436 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 Bruno
- South San Francisco67,271 people · ~3 km away
- Daly City106,562 people · ~9 km away
- San Mateo103,536 people · ~11 km away
- Bayview-Hunters Point34,835 people · ~11 km away
- San Francisco827,526 people · ~16 km away
- Redwood City85,288 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Bruno?
San Bruno has a population of 43,185 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1019 biggest city in United States.
What state is San Bruno in?
San Bruno is located in California, United States.
Is San Bruno the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,923 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.
← All biggest cities in United States · United States population by year