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

Irvine covers 65.6 sq mi of land at 4697 people per square mile.

About Irvine, CA

Irvine is a city in California with a population of 308,160. It ranks #14 among cities in California by population. The median age is 33.9, younger than the national median. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

The median household income in Irvine is $129,647, above the US median of $74,580. 8.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $1,115,400, with monthly rent averaging $2,893. The homeownership rate of 43.8% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Irvine reflects 70.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 25.9% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.3 minutes each way.

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	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	213,450	-	-	estimate
2011	220,303	+6,853	+3.21%	estimate
2012	229,063	+8,760	+3.98%	estimate
2013	236,057	+6,994	+3.05%	estimate
2014	247,136	+11,079	+4.69%	estimate
2015	255,382	+8,246	+3.34%	estimate
2016	265,345	+9,963	+3.90%	estimate
2017	276,000	+10,655	+4.02%	estimate
2018	281,732	+5,732	+2.08%	estimate
2019	287,401	+5,669	+2.01%	estimate
2020	308,450	+21,049	+7.32%	estimate
2021	303,431	-5,019	-1.63%	estimate
2022	312,918	+9,487	+3.13%	estimate
2023	315,065	+2,147	+0.69%	estimate
2024	318,683	+3,618	+1.15%	estimate

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%

Largest cities in California

Los Angeles (3,857,897)San Diego (1,385,061)San Jose (990,054)San Francisco (836,321)Fresno (543,615)Sacramento (524,802)Long Beach (458,491)Oakland (438,072)Bakersfield (408,366)Anaheim (344,553)View all California cities →

Largest counties in California

Los Angeles County (9,848,406)San Diego County (3,282,782)Orange County (3,164,063)Riverside County (2,449,909)San Bernardino County (2,187,816)

Part of California

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Metro areas in California

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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).