Redwood City Population 2026
Redwood City has a population of 85,288, making it the #418 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. It is about 103× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
85,288
Rank in United States
#418
Coordinates
37.49°N, 122.24°W
~6 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,913 km
2,430 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 Redwood City
- San Mateo103,536 people · ~12 km away
- Mountain View80,435 people · ~17 km away
- Sunnyvale155,805 people · ~22 km away
- San Bruno43,185 people · ~22 km away
- Fremont232,206 people · ~23 km away
- South San Francisco67,271 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Redwood City?
Redwood City has a population of 85,288 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #418 biggest city in United States.
What state is Redwood City in?
Redwood City is located in California, United States.
Is Redwood City the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,913 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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