Santa Maria Population 2026
Santa Maria has a population of 105,093, making it the #303 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. It is about 84× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
105,093
Rank in United States
#303
Coordinates
34.95°N, 120.44°W
~67 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,846 km
2,388 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 Maria
- Orcutt28,905 people · ~10 km away
- Nipomo16,714 people · ~11 km away
- Arroyo Grande18,108 people · ~23 km away
- Lompoc44,164 people · ~35 km away
- San Luis Obispo47,339 people · ~42 km away
- Atascadero29,819 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Maria?
Santa Maria has a population of 105,093 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #303 biggest city in United States.
What state is Santa Maria in?
Santa Maria is located in California, United States.
Is Santa Maria the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,846 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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