South San Francisco Population 2026
South San Francisco has a population of 67,271, making it the #577 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. It is about 131× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
67,271
Rank in United States
#577
Coordinates
37.65°N, 122.41°W
~4 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,922 km
2,436 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 South San Francisco
- San Bruno43,185 people · ~3 km away
- Daly City106,562 people · ~7 km away
- Bayview-Hunters Point34,835 people · ~9 km away
- San Mateo103,536 people · ~13 km away
- San Francisco827,526 people · ~13 km away
- Oakland419,267 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of South San Francisco?
South San Francisco has a population of 67,271 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #577 biggest city in United States.
What state is South San Francisco in?
South San Francisco is located in California, United States.
Is South San Francisco the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,922 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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