Ventura Population 2026
Ventura has a population of 96,769, making it the #338 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. It is about 91× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
96,769
Rank in United States
#338
Coordinates
34.28°N, 119.29°W
~11 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,774 km
2,344 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 Ventura
- Oxnard207,254 people · ~14 km away
- Camarillo67,608 people · ~24 km away
- Santa Barbara91,842 people · ~40 km away
- Thousand Oaks129,339 people · ~44 km away
- Simi Valley126,788 people · ~47 km away
- Goleta30,944 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ventura?
Ventura has a population of 96,769 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #338 biggest city in United States.
What state is Ventura in?
Ventura is located in California, United States.
Is Ventura the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,774 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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