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Daly City, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Daly City, California is 102,560 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 73rd-largest city in California. The median household income is $119,570, the median home value is $1,092,700, and the median age is 41.7.

The population has grown 0.2% since 2010 (101,262 → 101,418).

102,560

Population

13407

People / sq mi

$119,570

Median Income

$1,092,700

Median Home Value

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Daly City covers 7.7 sq mi of land at 13407 people per square mile.

About Daly City, CA

What distinguishes Daly City is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 13,407 people per square mile. Daly City is a city in California with a population of 102,560.

The typical household earns $119,570 a year, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 4.2%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $1,092,700, with typical rent around $2,523.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 38.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. About 12.8% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.

That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Daly City: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.

Daly City city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Daly City city had a population of 101,262 in 2010 and 101,418 in 2024, a 0.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 106,882 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: 0.02%.

2016 · 107K20102024
Daly City city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

101,418

Population (2024)

101,262

Population (2010)

106,882

Peak (2016)

0.02%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010101,262
2011102,460
2012103,915
2013104,980
2014105,887
2015106,538
2016106,882
2017106,733
2018106,869
2019106,280
2020104,945
2021101,893
2022100,785
2023100,761
2024101,418

Race & Ethnicity

White16.4%
Black or African American3.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$119,570

Median Household Income

$48,219

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$1,092,700

Median Home Value

$2,523

Median Rent

60.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

88.5%

High School+

38.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

14.1%

Drive Alone

55.0%

Public Transit

12.8%

Work From Home

29.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

5.5%

Foreign Born

38.2%

Non-English at Home

3.3%

Veterans

9.3%

With Disability

94.7%

Health Insurance

96.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management23.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.3%
Retail Trade10.1%
Information6.8%
Manufacturing5.9%
Construction5.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.8%
Public Administration3.9%
Transportation & Warehousing2.1%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Daly City, California has a population of 102,560 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 73rd-largest city in California.

The median household income in Daly City, California is $119,570, with 4.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Daly City, California is $1,092,700, with median monthly rent at $2,523 and a homeownership rate of 60.5%.

The median age in Daly City, California is 41.7 years. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

The population has grown 0.2% since 2010 (101,262 → 101,418).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.