Sunnyvale Population 2026
Sunnyvale has a population of 155,805, making it the #172 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. It is about 57× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
155,805
Rank in United States
#172
Coordinates
37.37°N, 122.04°W
~39 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,899 km
2,421 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 Sunnyvale
- Mountain View80,435 people · ~5 km away
- Santa Clara126,215 people · ~7 km away
- San Jose997,368 people · ~13 km away
- Milpitas77,604 people · ~13 km away
- Fremont232,206 people · ~20 km away
- Redwood City85,288 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sunnyvale?
Sunnyvale has a population of 155,805 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #172 biggest city in United States.
What state is Sunnyvale in?
Sunnyvale is located in California, United States.
Is Sunnyvale the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,899 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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