Santa Cruz Population 2026
Santa Cruz has a population of 64,220, making it the #619 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. It is about 137× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
64,220
Rank in United States
#619
Coordinates
36.97°N, 122.03°W
~11 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,912 km
2,429 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 Cruz
- Live Oak17,158 people · ~5 km away
- Watsonville53,628 people · ~25 km away
- Marina21,229 people · ~38 km away
- San Jose997,368 people · ~42 km away
- Santa Clara126,215 people · ~43 km away
- Monterey28,338 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a population of 64,220 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #619 biggest city in United States.
What state is Santa Cruz in?
Santa Cruz is located in California, United States.
Is Santa Cruz the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,912 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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