Santa Ana Population 2026
Santa Ana has a population of 310,227, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
310,227
Rank in United States
#63
Coordinates
33.75°N, 117.87°W
~35 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,672 km
2,280 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 Santa Ana
- Garden Grove175,393 people · ~7 km away
- Irvine256,927 people · ~9 km away
- Anaheim350,742 people · ~11 km away
- Huntington Beach201,899 people · ~15 km away
- Long Beach474,140 people · ~30 km away
- Corona164,226 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Ana?
Santa Ana has a population of 310,227 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in United States.
What state is Santa Ana in?
Santa Ana is located in California, United States.
Is Santa Ana the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,672 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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