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Population Review

Apple Valley, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Apple Valley, California is 75,478 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 121st-largest city in California. The median household income is $65,926, the median home value is $377,300, and the median age is 35.5.

The population has grown 8.3% since 2010 (69,307 → 75,029).

75,478

Population

980

People / sq mi

$65,926

Median Income

$377,300

Median Home Value

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Apple Valley covers 77.0 sq mi of land at 980 people per square mile.

About Apple Valley, CA

Apple Valley stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US cities, at roughly 980 people per square mile. With 75,478 residents, Apple Valley is a city in California.

The typical household here earns about $65,926, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 12.1%, close to the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $377,300, with typical rent around $1,373.

Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 19.5%, below the national 35.0%. Around 8.6% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 41 minutes each way.

Apple Valley town Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Apple Valley town had a population of 69,307 in 2010 and 75,029 in 2024, a 8.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 75,858 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.57%.

2020 · 76K20102024
Apple Valley town population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

75,029

Population (2024)

69,307

Population (2010)

75,858

Peak (2020)

0.57%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201069,307
201170,025
201270,381
201370,706
201471,141
201571,747
201672,262
201772,871
201873,349
201973,453
202075,858
202175,805
202275,422
202375,133
202475,029

Race & Ethnicity

White57.0%
Black or African American7.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.6%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$65,926

Median Household Income

$30,495

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$377,300

Median Home Value

$1,373

Median Rent

69.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

87.0%

High School+

19.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.4%

Drive Alone

76.3%

Public Transit

8.6%

Work From Home

41.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

17.8%

Foreign Born

74.3%

Non-English at Home

8.6%

Veterans

15.9%

With Disability

93.9%

Health Insurance

97.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management27.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.8%
Retail Trade9.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.7%
Manufacturing6.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.5%
Construction6.2%
Public Administration6.2%
Information3.2%
Agriculture & Mining1.1%
Transportation & Warehousing0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Apple Valley, California has a population of 75,478 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 121st-largest city in California.

The median household income in Apple Valley, California is $65,926, with 12.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Apple Valley, California is $377,300, with median monthly rent at $1,373 and a homeownership rate of 69.3%.

The median age in Apple Valley, California is 35.5 years. The population is 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

The population has grown 8.3% since 2010 (69,307 → 75,029).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.