Adelanto, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Adelanto, California is 38,010 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 225th-largest city in California. The median household income is $68,419, the median home value is $318,300, and the median age is 28.8.
The population has grown 19.8% since 2010 (31,661 → 37,941).
38,010
Population
719
People / sq mi
$68,419
Median Income
$318,300
Median Home Value
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Adelanto covers 52.9 sq mi of land at 719 people per square mile.
About Adelanto, CA
Adelanto is defined demographically by education — 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. Adelanto is a city in California with a population of 38,010.
Median household income is $68,419, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 15.8%, above the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $318,300, with typical rent around $1,389.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 7.8%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 5.5% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 46 minutes each way.
Adelanto city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Adelanto city had a population of 31,661 in 2010 and 37,941 in 2024, a 19.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 38,216 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 1.35%.
37,941
Population (2024)
31,661
Population (2010)
38,216
Peak (2021)
1.35%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 31,661 |
| 2011 | 31,864 |
| 2012 | 31,088 |
| 2013 | 31,206 |
| 2014 | 32,522 |
| 2015 | 32,961 |
| 2016 | 33,249 |
| 2017 | 33,952 |
| 2018 | 34,070 |
| 2019 | 34,049 |
| 2020 | 38,110 |
| 2021 | 38,216 |
| 2022 | 37,367 |
| 2023 | 38,171 |
| 2024 | 37,941 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 25.9% |
| Black or African American | 16.4% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$68,419
Median Household Income
$19,480
Per Capita Income
15.8%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$318,300
Median Home Value
$1,389
Median Rent
60.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
73.5%
High School+
7.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
79.3%
Public Transit
5.5%
Work From Home
46.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
6.5%
Foreign Born
52.7%
Non-English at Home
4.0%
Veterans
16.9%
With Disability
90.3%
Health Insurance
96.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Retail Trade | 19.0% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 16.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.2% |
| Construction | 10.0% |
| Manufacturing | 7.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.7% |
| Public Administration | 5.7% |
| Information | 3.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Adelanto, California has a population of 38,010 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 225th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Adelanto, California is $68,419, with 15.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Adelanto, California is $318,300, with median monthly rent at $1,389 and a homeownership rate of 60.6%.
The median age in Adelanto, California is 28.8 years. The population is 50.5% male and 49.5% female.
The population has grown 19.8% since 2010 (31,661 → 37,941).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.