Lemon Grove, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Lemon Grove, California is 27,489 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 283rd-largest city in California. The median household income is $79,278, the median home value is $640,600, and the median age is 38.8.
The population has grown 9.8% since 2010 (25,380 → 27,867).
27,489
Population
7087
People / sq mi
$79,278
Median Income
$640,600
Median Home Value
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Lemon Grove covers 3.9 sq mi of land at 7087 people per square mile.
About Lemon Grove, CA
What distinguishes Lemon Grove is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 7,087 people per square mile. Lemon Grove is a city in California with a population of 27,489.
Median household income is $79,278, near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.3%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $640,600, with typical rent around $1,769.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. About 12.0% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Lemon Grove: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Lemon Grove city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Lemon Grove city had a population of 25,380 in 2010 and 27,867 in 2024, a 9.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,867 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.67%.
27,867
Population (2024)
25,380
Population (2010)
27,867
Peak (2024)
0.67%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 25,380 |
| 2011 | 25,603 |
| 2012 | 25,934 |
| 2013 | 26,116 |
| 2014 | 26,404 |
| 2015 | 26,554 |
| 2016 | 26,766 |
| 2017 | 26,963 |
| 2018 | 26,885 |
| 2019 | 26,811 |
| 2020 | 27,752 |
| 2021 | 27,526 |
| 2022 | 27,575 |
| 2023 | 27,724 |
| 2024 | 27,867 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 36.1% |
| Black or African American | 14.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$79,278
Median Household Income
$35,402
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$640,600
Median Home Value
$1,769
Median Rent
53.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
89.1%
High School+
20.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.6%
Drive Alone
73.8%
Public Transit
12.0%
Work From Home
30.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
17.4%
Foreign Born
61.4%
Non-English at Home
10.1%
Veterans
13.9%
With Disability
93.4%
Health Insurance
95.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.1% |
| Construction | 10.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 8.8% |
| Public Administration | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6.7% |
| Retail Trade | 5.4% |
| Information | 5.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lemon Grove, California has a population of 27,489 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 283rd-largest city in California.
The median household income in Lemon Grove, California is $79,278, with 7.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Lemon Grove, California is $640,600, with median monthly rent at $1,769 and a homeownership rate of 53.3%.
The median age in Lemon Grove, California is 38.8 years. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.
The population has grown 9.8% since 2010 (25,380 → 27,867).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.