Santa Clarita Population 2026
Santa Clarita has a population of 182,371, making it the #143 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
182,371
Rank in United States
#143
Coordinates
34.39°N, 118.54°W
~368 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,705 km
2,301 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 Clarita
- Simi Valley126,788 people · ~26 km away
- Thousand Oaks129,339 people · ~37 km away
- Glendale201,020 people · ~38 km away
- Los Angeles3,820,914 people · ~47 km away
- Camarillo67,608 people · ~49 km away
- Lancaster161,103 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Clarita?
Santa Clarita has a population of 182,371 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #143 biggest city in United States.
What state is Santa Clarita in?
Santa Clarita is located in California, United States.
Is Santa Clarita the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,705 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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