Elk Grove, California Population 2026

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

The population of Elk Grove, California is 177,221 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 26th-largest city in California. The median household income is $122,229, the median home value is $603,400, and the median age is 39.0.

The population has grown 19.2% since 2010 (153,375 → 182,797).

177,221

Population

4160

People / sq mi

$122,229

Median Income

$603,400

Median Home Value

Elk Grove covers 42.6 sq mi of land at 4160 people per square mile.

About Elk Grove, CA

Elk Grove is a city in California with a population of 177,221. It ranks #26 among cities in California by population. The median age is 39.0, in line with the national median. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The median household income in Elk Grove is $122,229, above the US median of $74,580. 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $603,400, with monthly rent averaging $2,180. The homeownership rate of 73.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Elk Grove reflects 38.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 19.2% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 32.4 minutes each way.

Elk Grove city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Elk Grove city had a population of 153,375 in 2010 and 182,797 in 2024, a 19.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 182,797 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.26%.

182,797

Population (2024)

153,375

Population (2010)

182,797

Peak (2024)

1.26%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	153,375	-	-	estimate
2011	155,615	+2,240	+1.46%	estimate
2012	158,083	+2,468	+1.59%	estimate
2013	160,251	+2,168	+1.37%	estimate
2014	162,701	+2,450	+1.53%	estimate
2015	165,997	+3,296	+2.03%	estimate
2016	169,156	+3,159	+1.90%	estimate
2017	171,425	+2,269	+1.34%	estimate
2018	172,603	+1,178	+0.69%	estimate
2019	174,775	+2,172	+1.26%	estimate
2020	176,579	+1,804	+1.03%	estimate
2021	177,966	+1,387	+0.79%	estimate
2022	178,468	+502	+0.28%	estimate
2023	179,843	+1,375	+0.77%	estimate
2024	182,797	+2,954	+1.64%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	34.9%
Black or African American	10.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$122,229

Median Household Income

$44,932

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$603,400

Median Home Value

$2,180

Median Rent

73.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.8%

High School+

38.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.0%

Drive Alone

67.4%

Public Transit

19.2%

Work From Home

32.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

13.6%

Foreign Born

65.2%

Non-English at Home

5.5%

Veterans

10.1%

With Disability

97.2%

Health Insurance

98.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	25.4%
Public Administration	14.5%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	10.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	8.0%
Retail Trade	7.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	5.9%
Information	5.7%
Manufacturing	5.4%
Construction	4.4%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.4%
Agriculture & Mining	0.6%

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Largest counties in California

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Part of California

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elk Grove, California has a population of 177,221 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 26th-largest city in California.

The median household income in Elk Grove, California is $122,229, with 5.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Elk Grove, California is $603,400, with median monthly rent at $2,180 and a homeownership rate of 73.9%.

The median age in Elk Grove, California is 39.0 years. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The population has grown 19.2% since 2010 (153,375 → 182,797).