El Segundo, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of El Segundo, California is 16,863 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 386th-largest city in California. The median household income is $149,149, the median home value is $1,521,600, and the median age is 38.2.
The population has declined 0.7% since 2010 (16,656 → 16,544).
16,863
Population
3095
People / sq mi
$149,149
Median Income
$1,521,600
Median Home Value
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El Segundo covers 5.4 sq mi of land at 3095 people per square mile.
About El Segundo, CA
In El Segundo, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $1,521,600. El Segundo is a city in California with a population of 16,863.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $149,149, putting El Segundo near the top of US cities. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 2.8%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $1,521,600, with typical rent around $2,547.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 62.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. Working from home is common here: 28.9% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in El Segundo — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
El Segundo city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of El Segundo city had a population of 16,656 in 2010 and 16,544 in 2024, a -0.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 17,217 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: -0.04%.
16,544
Population (2024)
16,656
Population (2010)
17,217
Peak (2020)
-0.04%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,656 |
| 2011 | 16,719 |
| 2012 | 16,796 |
| 2013 | 16,855 |
| 2014 | 16,900 |
| 2015 | 16,891 |
| 2016 | 16,835 |
| 2017 | 16,752 |
| 2018 | 16,663 |
| 2019 | 16,610 |
| 2020 | 17,217 |
| 2021 | 16,871 |
| 2022 | 16,663 |
| 2023 | 16,562 |
| 2024 | 16,544 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$149,149
Median Household Income
$80,399
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,521,600
Median Home Value
$2,547
Median Rent
42.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
98.4%
High School+
62.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
62.1%
Public Transit
28.9%
Work From Home
23.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
26.0%
Foreign Born
82.6%
Non-English at Home
3.9%
Veterans
8.5%
With Disability
98.3%
Health Insurance
98.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 21.6% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 16.0% |
| Manufacturing | 14.3% |
| Information | 8.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 6.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.1% |
| Public Administration | 4.7% |
| Retail Trade | 4.0% |
| Construction | 1.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
El Segundo, California has a population of 16,863 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 386th-largest city in California.
The median household income in El Segundo, California is $149,149, with 2.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in El Segundo, California is $1,521,600, with median monthly rent at $2,547 and a homeownership rate of 42.6%.
The median age in El Segundo, California is 38.2 years. The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female.
The population has declined 0.7% since 2010 (16,656 → 16,544).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.