Brea, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Brea, California is 47,337 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 198th-largest city in California. The median household income is $124,837, the median home value is $874,300, and the median age is 39.6.
The population has grown 21.4% since 2010 (39,422 → 47,844).
47,337
Population
3743
People / sq mi
$124,837
Median Income
$874,300
Median Home Value
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Brea covers 12.6 sq mi of land at 3743 people per square mile.
About Brea, CA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Brea: the median home is valued at $874,300. Brea is a city in California with a population of 47,337.
Households take in a median $124,837, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 4.5%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $874,300, with typical rent around $2,285.
College attainment is above the local norm at 50.2%, above the national 35.0%. About 12.9% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Brea — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Brea city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Brea city had a population of 39,422 in 2010 and 47,844 in 2024, a 21.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 47,908 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 1.42%.
47,844
Population (2024)
39,422
Population (2010)
47,908
Peak (2023)
1.42%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 39,422 |
| 2011 | 39,828 |
| 2012 | 40,139 |
| 2013 | 40,906 |
| 2014 | 41,265 |
| 2015 | 41,693 |
| 2016 | 42,392 |
| 2017 | 42,574 |
| 2018 | 43,484 |
| 2019 | 43,255 |
| 2020 | 47,242 |
| 2021 | 46,870 |
| 2022 | 47,408 |
| 2023 | 47,908 |
| 2024 | 47,844 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 46.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$124,837
Median Household Income
$53,128
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$874,300
Median Home Value
$2,285
Median Rent
60.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.2%
High School+
50.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
76.5%
Public Transit
12.9%
Work From Home
31.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
15.2%
Foreign Born
65.1%
Non-English at Home
4.5%
Veterans
8.2%
With Disability
95.9%
Health Insurance
98.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 26.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.6% |
| Information | 8.0% |
| Construction | 5.3% |
| Public Administration | 4.9% |
| Retail Trade | 4.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brea, California has a population of 47,337 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 198th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Brea, California is $124,837, with 4.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Brea, California is $874,300, with median monthly rent at $2,285 and a homeownership rate of 60.3%.
The median age in Brea, California is 39.6 years. The population is 46.9% male and 53.1% female.
The population has grown 21.4% since 2010 (39,422 → 47,844).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.