South Yuba City Population 2026

South Yuba City has a population of 15,217, making it the #3065 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. It is about 579× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

WashingtonSouth Yuba City
Location of South Yuba City (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
15,217
Rank in United States
#3065
Coordinates
39.12°N, 121.64°W
~16 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,814 km
2,368 miles, straight line

Other big cities in California

CityPopulationRank in United States
Los Angeles3,820,914#2
San Diego1,404,452#8
San Jose997,368#12
San Francisco827,526#17
Fresno542,107#34
Sacramento524,943#35
Long Beach474,140#41
Oakland419,267#45

Cities near South Yuba City

FAQ

What is the population of South Yuba City?
South Yuba City has a population of 15,217 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3065 biggest city in United States.
What state is South Yuba City in?
South Yuba City is located in California, United States.
Is South Yuba City the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,814 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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