Fair Oaks, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Fair Oaks, California is 32,030 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 255th-largest city in California. The median household income is $111,332, the median home value is $645,600, and the median age is 47.0.
32,030
Population
2945
People / sq mi
$111,332
Median Income
$645,600
Median Home Value
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Fair Oaks covers 10.9 sq mi of land at 2945 people per square mile.
About Fair Oaks, CA
Fair Oaks skews on age — the median resident is 47.0, older than the national median. With 32,030 residents, Fair Oaks is a city in California.
The typical household earns $111,332 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 4.8%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $645,600, with typical rent around $1,797.
About 46.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. About 20.2% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Fair Oaks — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$111,332
Median Household Income
$58,911
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$645,600
Median Home Value
$1,797
Median Rent
70.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.4%
High School+
46.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.5%
Drive Alone
70.4%
Public Transit
20.2%
Work From Home
29.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
25.6%
Foreign Born
86.1%
Non-English at Home
7.8%
Veterans
13.2%
With Disability
95.8%
Health Insurance
98.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 14.5% |
| Information | 9.1% |
| Public Administration | 8.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6.9% |
| Construction | 6.9% |
| Retail Trade | 5.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fair Oaks, California has a population of 32,030 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 255th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Fair Oaks, California is $111,332, with 4.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Fair Oaks, California is $645,600, with median monthly rent at $1,797 and a homeownership rate of 70.0%.
The median age in Fair Oaks, California is 47.0 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.