Cupertino, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Cupertino, California is 58,886 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 161st-largest city in California. The median household income is $231,139, the median home value is $2,000,001, and the median age is 41.3.
The population has grown 0.0% since 2010 (58,689 → 58,710).
58,886
Population
5193
People / sq mi
$231,139
Median Income
$2,000,001
Median Home Value
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Cupertino covers 11.3 sq mi of land at 5193 people per square mile.
About Cupertino, CA
In Cupertino, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $2,000,001. Cupertino is a city in California with a population of 58,886.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $231,139, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.2%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $2,000,001, with typical rent around $3,501.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 83.1% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 28.3% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Cupertino — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Cupertino city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Cupertino city had a population of 58,689 in 2010 and 58,710 in 2024, a 0.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 60,900 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: 0.01%.
58,710
Population (2024)
58,689
Population (2010)
60,900
Peak (2016)
0.01%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 58,689 |
| 2011 | 59,172 |
| 2012 | 59,769 |
| 2013 | 60,198 |
| 2014 | 60,592 |
| 2015 | 60,519 |
| 2016 | 60,900 |
| 2017 | 60,588 |
| 2018 | 60,004 |
| 2019 | 59,276 |
| 2020 | 59,978 |
| 2021 | 58,369 |
| 2022 | 57,855 |
| 2023 | 57,985 |
| 2024 | 58,710 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 21.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$231,139
Median Household Income
$106,821
Per Capita Income
3.2%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$2,000,001
Median Home Value
$3,501
Median Rent
61.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.2%
High School+
83.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.1%
Drive Alone
62.1%
Public Transit
28.3%
Work From Home
24.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
11.6%
Foreign Born
36.8%
Non-English at Home
1.5%
Veterans
6.1%
With Disability
98.3%
Health Insurance
98.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 30.1% |
| Manufacturing | 23.5% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 16.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 8.8% |
| Information | 4.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 3.0% |
| Construction | 2.0% |
| Retail Trade | 1.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 1.6% |
| Public Administration | 1.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cupertino, California has a population of 58,886 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 161st-largest city in California.
The median household income in Cupertino, California is $231,139, with 3.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Cupertino, California is $2,000,001, with median monthly rent at $3,501 and a homeownership rate of 61.3%.
The median age in Cupertino, California is 41.3 years. The population is 52.6% male and 47.4% female.
The population has grown 0.0% since 2010 (58,689 → 58,710).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.