Los Altos, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Los Altos, California is 30,736 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 266th-largest city in California. The median household income is $250,001, the median home value is $2,000,001, and the median age is 46.0.
The population has grown 6.1% since 2010 (29,091 → 30,864).
30,736
Population
4700
People / sq mi
$250,001
Median Income
$2,000,001
Median Home Value
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Los Altos covers 6.5 sq mi of land at 4700 people per square mile.
About Los Altos, CA
Among US cities, Los Altos stands out first on household income: a median of $250,001, above the US median of $78,538. Los Altos is a city in California with a population of 30,736.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $250,001, putting Los Altos near the top of US cities. Only 2.4% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $2,000,001, with typical rent around $3,501.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 87.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. Remote work is widespread — 35.2% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Los Altos firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Los Altos city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Los Altos city had a population of 29,091 in 2010 and 30,864 in 2024, a 6.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 31,351 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.43%.
30,864
Population (2024)
29,091
Population (2010)
31,351
Peak (2020)
0.43%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 29,091 |
| 2011 | 29,473 |
| 2012 | 29,813 |
| 2013 | 30,014 |
| 2014 | 30,277 |
| 2015 | 30,667 |
| 2016 | 30,728 |
| 2017 | 30,677 |
| 2018 | 30,456 |
| 2019 | 30,089 |
| 2020 | 31,351 |
| 2021 | 30,558 |
| 2022 | 30,344 |
| 2023 | 30,460 |
| 2024 | 30,864 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 51.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$250,001
Median Household Income
$142,907
Per Capita Income
2.4%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$2,000,001
Median Home Value
$3,501
Median Rent
80.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
99.0%
High School+
87.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.4%
Drive Alone
53.5%
Public Transit
35.2%
Work From Home
22.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
21.8%
Foreign Born
62.8%
Non-English at Home
2.6%
Veterans
7.2%
With Disability
98.6%
Health Insurance
99.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 31.7% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.1% |
| Manufacturing | 16.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 10.1% |
| Information | 6.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 3.3% |
| Construction | 2.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 1.5% |
| Retail Trade | 1.2% |
| Public Administration | 1.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Los Altos, California has a population of 30,736 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 266th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Los Altos, California is $250,001, with 2.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Los Altos, California is $2,000,001, with median monthly rent at $3,501 and a homeownership rate of 80.8%.
The median age in Los Altos, California is 46.0 years. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
The population has grown 6.1% since 2010 (29,091 → 30,864).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.