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Fresno overview
Fresno (orange) and the other large cities of United States
Fresno lies in California in United States at 36.75°N, 119.77°W, about 94 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/Los_Angeles (UTC-7); GeoNames classifies it as a district seat.
It is smaller than Tucson (542,629) and larger than Sacramento (524,943). The largest city in United States is New York City with 8,804,190 people; the capital, Washington, has 689,545.
The national capital, Washington, is about 3,727 km away; the nearest large city is Clovis, 11 km from Fresno.
United States as a whole has a live population of 349,544,454 (+0.5% a year) and ranks #3 of 238 countries — see the United States population page for the full statistics and the United States atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Fresno
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Clovis California | 11 km | 104,180 |
| Visalia California | 63 km | 130,104 |
| Modesto California | 147 km | 211,266 |
| Bakersfield California | 167 km | 373,640 |
| Salinas California | 168 km | 157,380 |
| Stockton California | 190 km | 305,658 |
| San Jose California | 200 km | 997,368 |
Largest cities in United States
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York City | New York | 8,804,190 |
| 2 | Los Angeles | California | 3,820,914 |
| 3 | Chicago | Illinois | 2,664,452 |
| 4 | Houston | Texas | 2,314,157 |
| 5 | Phoenix | Arizona | 1,650,070 |
| 6 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | 1,573,916 |
| 7 | San Antonio | Texas | 1,526,656 |
| 8 | San Diego | California | 1,404,452 |
| 9 | Dallas | Texas | 1,326,087 |
| 10 | Jacksonville | Florida | 1,009,833 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fresno?
Fresno has about 542,107 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Fresno the capital of United States?
No. The capital of United States is Washington (689,545 people), about 3,727 km away. Fresno is the 34th largest city of the country and a district seat.
How big is Fresno compared with the rest of United States?
Its 542,107 residents are 0.2% of the 349,544,454 people living in United States today. New York City is larger with 8,804,190 people.
Where is Fresno?
In California, United States, at latitude 36.75 and longitude -119.77, 94 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Clovis (11 km), Visalia (63 km), Modesto (147 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Fresno Population 2026 — United States. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/fresno/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/fresno/">Fresno Population 2026 — United States</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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