Arvin, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Arvin, California is 19,478 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 356th-largest city in California. The median household income is $49,984, the median home value is $247,800, and the median age is 24.9.
The population has grown 1.6% since 2010 (19,345 → 19,661).
19,478
Population
4042
People / sq mi
$49,984
Median Income
$247,800
Median Home Value
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Arvin covers 4.8 sq mi of land at 4042 people per square mile.
About Arvin, CA
Arvin is defined demographically by education — 4.3% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. With 19,478 residents, Arvin is a city in California.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $49,984, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US cities: 27.0%, above the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $247,800, with typical rent around $1,089.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 4.3%, below the national 35.0%. Home-based work is uncommon, at 1.9%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Arvin city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Arvin city had a population of 19,345 in 2010 and 19,661 in 2024, a 1.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 21,851 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.17%.
19,661
Population (2024)
19,345
Population (2010)
21,851
Peak (2019)
0.17%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,345 |
| 2011 | 19,676 |
| 2012 | 20,058 |
| 2013 | 20,260 |
| 2014 | 20,498 |
| 2015 | 20,741 |
| 2016 | 20,997 |
| 2017 | 21,124 |
| 2018 | 21,446 |
| 2019 | 21,851 |
| 2020 | 19,513 |
| 2021 | 19,532 |
| 2022 | 19,462 |
| 2023 | 19,494 |
| 2024 | 19,661 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 37.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$49,984
Median Household Income
$15,302
Per Capita Income
27.0%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$247,800
Median Home Value
$1,089
Median Rent
54.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
45.3%
High School+
4.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
73.1%
Public Transit
1.9%
Work From Home
24.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
2.7%
Foreign Born
16.1%
Non-English at Home
1.1%
Veterans
6.2%
With Disability
87.6%
Health Insurance
93.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Agriculture & Mining | 45.3% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 12.9% |
| Retail Trade | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4.8% |
| Construction | 4.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 4.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 3.0% |
| Public Administration | 1.6% |
| Information | 0.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arvin, California has a population of 19,478 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 356th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Arvin, California is $49,984, with 27.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Arvin, California is $247,800, with median monthly rent at $1,089 and a homeownership rate of 54.0%.
The median age in Arvin, California is 24.9 years. The population is 50.6% male and 49.4% female.
The population has grown 1.6% since 2010 (19,345 → 19,661).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.