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Riverside overview
Riverside (orange) and the other large cities of United States
Riverside lies in California in United States at 33.95°N, 117.4°W, about 252 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 Lexington (320,347) and larger than Corpus Christi (316,239). 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 3,623 km away; the nearest large city is Moreno Valley, 15 km from Riverside.
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 Riverside
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Moreno Valley California | 15 km | 204,198 |
| Fontana California | 16 km | 212,704 |
| Rialto California | 17 km | 103,132 |
| Corona California | 18 km | 164,226 |
| San Bernardino California | 20 km | 216,108 |
| Rancho Cucamonga California | 25 km | 175,236 |
| Ontario California | 26 km | 171,214 |
| Pomona California | 35 km | 153,266 |
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 Riverside?
Riverside has about 317,261 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Riverside the capital of United States?
No. The capital of United States is Washington (689,545 people), about 3,623 km away. Riverside is the 59th largest city of the country and a district seat.
How big is Riverside compared with the rest of United States?
Its 317,261 residents are 0.1% of the 349,544,454 people living in United States today. New York City is larger with 8,804,190 people.
Where is Riverside?
In California, United States, at latitude 33.95 and longitude -117.4, 252 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Moreno Valley (15 km), Fontana (16 km), Rialto (17 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Riverside Population 2026 — United States. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/riverside/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/riverside/">Riverside 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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