Truckee Population 2026
Truckee has a population of 16,299, making it the #2885 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. It is about 540× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,299
Rank in United States
#2885
Coordinates
39.33°N, 120.18°W
~1,773 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,687 km
2,290 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 Truckee
- Reno264,165 people · ~39 km away
- Carson City58,639 people · ~40 km away
- Sparks96,094 people · ~44 km away
- Sun Valley19,299 people · ~46 km away
- South Lake Tahoe21,706 people · ~47 km away
- Spanish Springs15,064 people · ~54 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Truckee?
Truckee has a population of 16,299 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2885 biggest city in United States.
What state is Truckee in?
Truckee is located in California, United States.
Is Truckee the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,687 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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