Los Gatos, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Los Gatos, California is 32,773 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 250th-largest city in California. The median household income is $207,891, the median home value is $2,000,001, and the median age is 45.2.
The population has grown 10.6% since 2010 (29,792 → 32,952).
32,773
Population
2837
People / sq mi
$207,891
Median Income
$2,000,001
Median Home Value
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Los Gatos covers 11.6 sq mi of land at 2837 people per square mile.
About Los Gatos, CA
In Los Gatos, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $2,000,001. With 32,773 residents, Los Gatos is a city in California.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $207,891, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 2.8%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $2,000,001, with typical rent around $2,969.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 74.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. Working from home is common here: 29.8% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Los Gatos — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Los Gatos town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Los Gatos town had a population of 29,792 in 2010 and 32,952 in 2024, a 10.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 33,418 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.76%.
32,952
Population (2024)
29,792
Population (2010)
33,418
Peak (2020)
0.76%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 29,792 |
| 2011 | 30,123 |
| 2012 | 30,443 |
| 2013 | 30,722 |
| 2014 | 30,976 |
| 2015 | 30,970 |
| 2016 | 30,984 |
| 2017 | 30,914 |
| 2018 | 30,599 |
| 2019 | 30,222 |
| 2020 | 33,418 |
| 2021 | 32,521 |
| 2022 | 32,411 |
| 2023 | 32,590 |
| 2024 | 32,952 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$207,891
Median Household Income
$125,734
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$2,000,001
Median Home Value
$2,969
Median Rent
62.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
98.0%
High School+
74.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
60.5%
Public Transit
29.8%
Work From Home
27.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
24.6%
Foreign Born
69.5%
Non-English at Home
3.8%
Veterans
7.6%
With Disability
98.5%
Health Insurance
96.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 27.9% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 17.3% |
| Manufacturing | 15.1% |
| Information | 7.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 4.1% |
| Construction | 4.0% |
| Retail Trade | 2.6% |
| Public Administration | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Los Gatos, California has a population of 32,773 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 250th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Los Gatos, California is $207,891, with 2.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Los Gatos, California is $2,000,001, with median monthly rent at $2,969 and a homeownership rate of 62.5%.
The median age in Los Gatos, California is 45.2 years. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
The population has grown 10.6% since 2010 (29,792 → 32,952).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.