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Sacramento overview
Sacramento (orange) and the other large cities of United States
Sacramento lies in California in United States at 38.58°N, 121.49°W, about 9 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/Los_Angeles (UTC-7); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Fresno (542,107) and larger than Atlanta (510,823). 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 3,817 km away; the nearest large city is Elk Grove, 22 km from Sacramento.
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 Sacramento
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Grove California | 22 km | 166,913 |
| Roseville California | 26 km | 130,269 |
| Fairfield California | 60 km | 112,970 |
| Antioch California | 70 km | 110,542 |
| Stockton California | 72 km | 305,658 |
| Concord California | 82 km | 128,667 |
| Vallejo California | 85 km | 121,692 |
| Richmond California | 103 km | 109,708 |
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 Sacramento?
Sacramento has about 524,943 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Sacramento the capital of United States?
No. The capital of United States is Washington (689,545 people), about 3,817 km away. Sacramento is the 35th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Sacramento compared with the rest of United States?
Its 524,943 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 Sacramento?
In California, United States, at latitude 38.58 and longitude -121.49, 9 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Elk Grove (22 km), Roseville (26 km), Fairfield (60 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Sacramento Population 2026 — United States. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/sacramento/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/sacramento/">Sacramento 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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