Grass Valley, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Grass Valley, California is 14,126 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 417th-largest city in California. The median household income is $48,850, the median home value is $458,400, and the median age is 49.6.
The population has grown 9.4% since 2010 (12,876 → 14,085).
14,126
Population
2356
People / sq mi
$48,850
Median Income
$458,400
Median Home Value
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Grass Valley covers 6.0 sq mi of land at 2356 people per square mile.
About Grass Valley, CA
Age is the most distinctive thing about Grass Valley: a median age of 49.6, older than the national median. With 14,126 residents, Grass Valley is a city in California.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US cities: the median household earns just $48,850, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 19.4%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $458,400, with typical rent around $1,417.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 32.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 12.8%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Grass Valley — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Grass Valley city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Grass Valley city had a population of 12,876 in 2010 and 14,085 in 2024, a 9.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,227 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.67%.
14,085
Population (2024)
12,876
Population (2010)
14,227
Peak (2021)
0.67%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,876 |
| 2011 | 12,903 |
| 2012 | 12,820 |
| 2013 | 12,784 |
| 2014 | 12,840 |
| 2015 | 12,929 |
| 2016 | 12,927 |
| 2017 | 12,932 |
| 2018 | 12,881 |
| 2019 | 12,817 |
| 2020 | 14,079 |
| 2021 | 14,227 |
| 2022 | 14,094 |
| 2023 | 14,084 |
| 2024 | 14,085 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$48,850
Median Household Income
$34,832
Per Capita Income
19.4%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$458,400
Median Home Value
$1,417
Median Rent
39.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.2%
High School+
32.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
71.9%
Public Transit
12.8%
Work From Home
17.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
27.0%
Foreign Born
88.0%
Non-English at Home
8.0%
Veterans
23.1%
With Disability
95.1%
Health Insurance
92.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 9.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.9% |
| Retail Trade | 6.3% |
| Information | 3.8% |
| Construction | 3.4% |
| Public Administration | 2.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Grass Valley, California has a population of 14,126 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 417th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Grass Valley, California is $48,850, with 19.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Grass Valley, California is $458,400, with median monthly rent at $1,417 and a homeownership rate of 39.8%.
The median age in Grass Valley, California is 49.6 years. The population is 44.8% male and 55.2% female.
The population has grown 9.4% since 2010 (12,876 → 14,085).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.