Santa Clara Population 2026
Santa Clara has a population of 126,215, making it the #232 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. It is about 70× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
126,215
Rank in United States
#232
Coordinates
37.35°N, 121.96°W
~23 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,893 km
2,418 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 Clara
- San Jose997,368 people · ~6 km away
- Sunnyvale155,805 people · ~7 km away
- Milpitas77,604 people · ~9 km away
- Mountain View80,435 people · ~12 km away
- Fremont232,206 people · ~22 km away
- Redwood City85,288 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Clara?
Santa Clara has a population of 126,215 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #232 biggest city in United States.
What state is Santa Clara in?
Santa Clara is located in California, United States.
Is Santa Clara the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,893 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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