Coalinga, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Coalinga, California is 17,352 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 377th-largest city in California. The median household income is $78,014, the median home value is $254,600, and the median age is 36.6.
The population has declined 8.8% since 2010 (18,330 → 16,722).
17,352
Population
2583
People / sq mi
$78,014
Median Income
$254,600
Median Home Value
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Coalinga covers 6.7 sq mi of land at 2583 people per square mile.
About Coalinga, CA
Coalinga is defined demographically by education — 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. With 17,352 residents, Coalinga is a city in California.
Median household income is $78,014, near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 13.9%, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $254,600, with typical rent around $1,021.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 12.5%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 7.1% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
Coalinga city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Coalinga city had a population of 18,330 in 2010 and 16,722 in 2024, a -8.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 18,330 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.62%.
16,722
Population (2024)
18,330
Population (2010)
18,330
Peak (2010)
-0.62%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,330 |
| 2011 | 18,303 |
| 2012 | 17,055 |
| 2013 | 16,974 |
| 2014 | 16,647 |
| 2015 | 16,755 |
| 2016 | 16,827 |
| 2017 | 16,988 |
| 2018 | 16,774 |
| 2019 | 17,179 |
| 2020 | 17,680 |
| 2021 | 17,076 |
| 2022 | 17,088 |
| 2023 | 17,465 |
| 2024 | 16,722 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$78,014
Median Household Income
$24,001
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$254,600
Median Home Value
$1,021
Median Rent
52.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
68.7%
High School+
12.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
81.6%
Public Transit
7.1%
Work From Home
21.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
12.3%
Foreign Born
48.2%
Non-English at Home
4.8%
Veterans
16.7%
With Disability
88.4%
Health Insurance
93.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 33.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 13.6% |
| Public Administration | 10.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.8% |
| Retail Trade | 5.9% |
| Construction | 5.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3.7% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 1.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Coalinga, California has a population of 17,352 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 377th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Coalinga, California is $78,014, with 13.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Coalinga, California is $254,600, with median monthly rent at $1,021 and a homeownership rate of 52.7%.
The median age in Coalinga, California is 36.6 years. The population is 61.2% male and 38.8% female.
The population has declined 8.8% since 2010 (18,330 → 16,722).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.