Richmond Population 2026
Richmond has a population of 109,708, making it the #284 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. It is about 80× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
109,708
Rank in United States
#284
Coordinates
37.94°N, 122.35°W
~14 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,908 km
2,427 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 Richmond
- Berkeley120,972 people · ~10 km away
- Oakland419,267 people · ~16 km away
- San Rafael59,162 people · ~17 km away
- San Francisco827,526 people · ~19 km away
- Vallejo121,692 people · ~20 km away
- Benicia28,167 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Richmond?
Richmond has a population of 109,708 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #284 biggest city in United States.
What state is Richmond in?
Richmond is located in California, United States.
Is Richmond the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,908 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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