Culver City, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Culver City, California is 39,993 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 219th-largest city in California. The median household income is $122,312, the median home value is $1,126,900, and the median age is 41.2.
The population has grown 2.6% since 2010 (38,888 → 39,883).
39,993
Population
7823
People / sq mi
$122,312
Median Income
$1,126,900
Median Home Value
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Culver City covers 5.1 sq mi of land at 7823 people per square mile.
About Culver City, CA
In Culver City, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $1,126,900. With 39,993 residents, Culver City is a city in California.
The typical household earns $122,312 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.1%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $1,126,900, with typical rent around $2,683.
Culver City is among the best-educated US cities: 64.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 28.6% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Culver City — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Culver City city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Culver City city had a population of 38,888 in 2010 and 39,883 in 2024, a 2.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 40,720 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.19%.
39,883
Population (2024)
38,888
Population (2010)
40,720
Peak (2020)
0.19%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 38,888 |
| 2011 | 39,024 |
| 2012 | 39,208 |
| 2013 | 39,312 |
| 2014 | 39,329 |
| 2015 | 39,369 |
| 2016 | 39,231 |
| 2017 | 39,024 |
| 2018 | 39,059 |
| 2019 | 39,185 |
| 2020 | 40,720 |
| 2021 | 39,990 |
| 2022 | 39,607 |
| 2023 | 39,542 |
| 2024 | 39,883 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 51.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$122,312
Median Household Income
$82,105
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,126,900
Median Home Value
$2,683
Median Rent
55.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.9%
High School+
64.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.4%
Drive Alone
61.0%
Public Transit
28.6%
Work From Home
27.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
26.8%
Foreign Born
64.1%
Non-English at Home
3.6%
Veterans
8.4%
With Disability
96.9%
Health Insurance
97.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 23.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 10.9% |
| Information | 6.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5.5% |
| Public Administration | 3.7% |
| Construction | 2.6% |
| Retail Trade | 1.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Culver City, California has a population of 39,993 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 219th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Culver City, California is $122,312, with 3.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Culver City, California is $1,126,900, with median monthly rent at $2,683 and a homeownership rate of 55.1%.
The median age in Culver City, California is 41.2 years. The population is 47.3% male and 52.7% female.
The population has grown 2.6% since 2010 (38,888 → 39,883).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.