San Francisco Population 2026
San Francisco has a population of 827,526, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. Roughly 0.2% of United States's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
827,526
Rank in United States
#17
Coordinates
37.77°N, 122.42°W
~16 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,919 km
2,434 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 |
| Fresno | 542,107 | #34 |
| Sacramento | 524,943 | #35 |
| Long Beach | 474,140 | #41 |
| Oakland | 419,267 | #45 |
| Bakersfield | 373,640 | #51 |
Cities near San Francisco
- Bayview-Hunters Point34,835 people · ~6 km away
- Daly City106,562 people · ~9 km away
- South San Francisco67,271 people · ~13 km away
- Oakland419,267 people · ~13 km away
- San Bruno43,185 people · ~16 km away
- Berkeley120,972 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Francisco?
San Francisco has a population of 827,526 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in United States.
What state is San Francisco in?
San Francisco is located in California, United States.
Is San Francisco the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,919 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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