Santa Rosa Population 2026
Santa Rosa has a population of 178,127, making it the #146 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
178,127
Rank in United States
#146
Coordinates
38.44°N, 122.71°W
~50 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,924 km
2,437 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 Rosa
- Rohnert Park42,407 people · ~11 km away
- Windsor27,464 people · ~15 km away
- Agua Caliente27,090 people · ~24 km away
- Petaluma60,438 people · ~24 km away
- Novato55,530 people · ~39 km away
- Napa80,434 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa has a population of 178,127 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #146 biggest city in United States.
What state is Santa Rosa in?
Santa Rosa is located in California, United States.
Is Santa Rosa the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,924 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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