Emeryville, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Emeryville, California is 12,756 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 437th-largest city in California. The median household income is $120,302, the median home value is $598,300, and the median age is 35.5.
The population has grown 37.4% since 2010 (10,125 → 13,912).
12,756
Population
10020
People / sq mi
$120,302
Median Income
$598,300
Median Home Value
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Emeryville covers 1.3 sq mi of land at 10020 people per square mile.
About Emeryville, CA
Remote work is unusually prominent in Emeryville: 34.8% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. With 12,756 residents, Emeryville is a city in California.
Households take in a median $120,302, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. About 5.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $598,300, with typical rent around $2,833.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 74.9% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 34.8% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Emeryville — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Emeryville city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Emeryville city had a population of 10,125 in 2010 and 13,912 in 2024, a 37.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 13,912 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.33%.
13,912
Population (2024)
10,125
Population (2010)
13,912
Peak (2024)
2.33%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,125 |
| 2011 | 10,222 |
| 2012 | 10,358 |
| 2013 | 10,878 |
| 2014 | 11,311 |
| 2015 | 11,765 |
| 2016 | 11,792 |
| 2017 | 11,751 |
| 2018 | 12,109 |
| 2019 | 12,086 |
| 2020 | 12,921 |
| 2021 | 12,747 |
| 2022 | 12,695 |
| 2023 | 13,133 |
| 2024 | 13,912 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38.0% |
| Black or African American | 18.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$120,302
Median Household Income
$93,433
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$598,300
Median Home Value
$2,833
Median Rent
30.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.8%
High School+
74.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
11.5%
Drive Alone
38.1%
Public Transit
34.8%
Work From Home
30.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
31.4%
Foreign Born
62.6%
Non-English at Home
2.5%
Veterans
8.8%
With Disability
96.4%
Health Insurance
98.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 27.4% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9.6% |
| Information | 8.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 4.6% |
| Construction | 4.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 4.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.1% |
| Retail Trade | 4.0% |
| Public Administration | 2.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Emeryville, California has a population of 12,756 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 437th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Emeryville, California is $120,302, with 5.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Emeryville, California is $598,300, with median monthly rent at $2,833 and a homeownership rate of 30.4%.
The median age in Emeryville, California is 35.5 years. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.
The population has grown 37.4% since 2010 (10,125 → 13,912).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.