| Rank | City | 1980 Population | Growth Rate (Annual) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | 2,966,850 | 0.5% |
| 2 | San Diego | 875,538 | 2.3% |
| 3 | San Francisco | 678,974 | -0.5% |
| 4 | San Jose | 629,442 | 3.5% |
| 5 | Long Beach | 361,334 | 0.1% |
| 6 | Oakland | 339,337 | -0.6% |
| 7 | Sacramento | 275,741 | 0.8% |
| 8 | Anaheim | 219,311 | 2.8% |
| 9 | Fresno | 218,202 | 2.8% |
| 10 | Santa Ana | 203,713 | 2.7% |
| 11 | Riverside | 170,876 | 2.0% |
| 12 | Huntington Beach | 170,505 | – |
In 1980, the largest city in California was Los Angeles, with a population of 2,966,850. The second largest city is San Diego, with a population of 875,538.
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