Irvine, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Irvine, California is 308,160 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 66th-largest city in the United States and the 14th-largest in California. The median household income is $129,647, the median home value is $1,115,400, and the median age is 33.9.
The population has grown 49.3% since 2010 (213,450 → 318,683).
308,160
Population
4697
People / sq mi
$129,647
Median Income
$1,115,400
Median Home Value
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Irvine covers 65.6 sq mi of land at 4697 people per square mile.
About Irvine, CA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Irvine: the median home is valued at $1,115,400. With 308,160 residents, Irvine is a city in California. It ranks #14 among cities in California by population.
Median household income is $129,647, above the US median of $78,538. About 8.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $1,115,400, with typical rent around $2,893.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 70.6% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 25.9% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Irvine — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Irvine city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Irvine city had a population of 213,450 in 2010 and 318,683 in 2024, a 49.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 318,683 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.92%.
318,683
Population (2024)
213,450
Population (2010)
318,683
Peak (2024)
2.92%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 213,450 |
| 2011 | 220,303 |
| 2012 | 229,063 |
| 2013 | 236,057 |
| 2014 | 247,136 |
| 2015 | 255,382 |
| 2016 | 265,345 |
| 2017 | 276,000 |
| 2018 | 281,732 |
| 2019 | 287,401 |
| 2020 | 308,450 |
| 2021 | 303,431 |
| 2022 | 312,918 |
| 2023 | 315,065 |
| 2024 | 318,683 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$129,647
Median Household Income
$62,149
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,115,400
Median Home Value
$2,893
Median Rent
43.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.6%
High School+
70.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.9%
Drive Alone
60.8%
Public Transit
25.9%
Work From Home
24.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
16.5%
Foreign Born
49.6%
Non-English at Home
2.5%
Veterans
6.1%
With Disability
95.8%
Health Insurance
99.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 19.6% |
| Manufacturing | 12.5% |
| Information | 11.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.4% |
| Retail Trade | 3.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.8% |
| Construction | 2.7% |
| Public Administration | 2.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Common questions about Irvine, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
Irvine, California has a population of 308,160 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 66th-largest city in the United States and the 14th-largest in California.
The median household income in Irvine, California is $129,647, with 8.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Irvine, California is $1,115,400, with median monthly rent at $2,893 and a homeownership rate of 43.8%.
The median age in Irvine, California is 33.9 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
The population has grown 49.3% since 2010 (213,450 → 318,683).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.