In 2025, Manteca remains one of the fastest-growing cities in California, currently ranked #6 statewide for annual percentage growth according to World Population Review. 

Current Growth Rankings (2025 Data)

• Statewide Rank: #6 in California for annual percentage change at 2.71%.
• Regional Context: It is the second-fastest growing city in San Joaquin County.
• Size Category: Manteca is ranked 4th among California cities with a population greater than 30,000. 

Recent Population Statistics

• Total Population: As of early 2025, Manteca’s population is estimated at 93,733 (California Dept. of Finance) to 96,849 (other regional projections).
• Size Ranking: It is currently the 82nd largest city in California out of 483 municipalities.
• Historical Growth: Between 2010 and 2020, Manteca experienced a total growth rate of 24.4%.