San Jose Population 2026
San Jose has a population of 997,368, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. Roughly 0.3% of United States's population lives here. It is about 8.8× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
997,368
Rank in United States
#12
Coordinates
37.34°N, 121.89°W
~26 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,888 km
2,414 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 Francisco | 827,526 | #17 |
| Fresno | 542,107 | #34 |
| Sacramento | 524,943 | #35 |
| Long Beach | 474,140 | #41 |
| Oakland | 419,267 | #45 |
| Bakersfield | 373,640 | #51 |
Cities near San Jose
- Santa Clara126,215 people · ~6 km away
- Milpitas77,604 people · ~10 km away
- Sunnyvale155,805 people · ~13 km away
- Mountain View80,435 people · ~17 km away
- Fremont232,206 people · ~25 km away
- Redwood City85,288 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Jose?
San Jose has a population of 997,368 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in United States.
What state is San Jose in?
San Jose is located in California, United States.
Is San Jose the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,888 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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