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
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Elk Grove covers 42.6 sq mi of land at 4160 people per square mile.
About Elk Grove, CA
What sets Elk Grove apart is money: median household income runs $122,229, above the US median of $78,538. With 177,221 residents, Elk Grove is a city in California. It ranks #26 among cities in California by population.
Households take in a median $122,229, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 5.5%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $603,400, with typical rent around $2,180.
38.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average of 35.0%. A solid 19.2% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Elk Grove firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 153,375 |
| 2011 | 155,615 |
| 2012 | 158,083 |
| 2013 | 160,251 |
| 2014 | 162,701 |
| 2015 | 165,997 |
| 2016 | 169,156 |
| 2017 | 171,425 |
| 2018 | 172,603 |
| 2019 | 174,775 |
| 2020 | 176,579 |
| 2021 | 177,966 |
| 2022 | 178,468 |
| 2023 | 179,843 |
| 2024 | 182,797 |
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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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).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.