Madera, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Madera, California is 67,133 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 137th-largest city in California. The median household income is $63,619, the median home value is $335,900, and the median age is 30.4.
The population has grown 12.2% since 2010 (61,603 → 69,094).
67,133
Population
3407
People / sq mi
$63,619
Median Income
$335,900
Median Home Value
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Madera covers 19.7 sq mi of land at 3407 people per square mile.
About Madera, CA
Madera is defined demographically by education — 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. With 67,133 residents, Madera is a city in California.
The typical household earns $63,619, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 21.7%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Median home value is $335,900, with typical rent around $1,237.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 10.3%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 6.5%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
Madera city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Madera city had a population of 61,603 in 2010 and 69,094 in 2024, a 12.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 69,094 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.82%.
69,094
Population (2024)
61,603
Population (2010)
69,094
Peak (2024)
0.82%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 61,603 |
| 2011 | 61,907 |
| 2012 | 62,382 |
| 2013 | 62,749 |
| 2014 | 63,230 |
| 2015 | 63,690 |
| 2016 | 64,187 |
| 2017 | 64,941 |
| 2018 | 65,440 |
| 2019 | 65,860 |
| 2020 | 66,521 |
| 2021 | 67,473 |
| 2022 | 67,640 |
| 2023 | 68,399 |
| 2024 | 69,094 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 31.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$63,619
Median Household Income
$25,288
Per Capita Income
21.7%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$335,900
Median Home Value
$1,237
Median Rent
51.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
62.3%
High School+
10.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
70.4%
Public Transit
6.5%
Work From Home
26.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
6.1%
Foreign Born
39.1%
Non-English at Home
3.1%
Veterans
13.5%
With Disability
90.5%
Health Insurance
95.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 19.4% |
| Manufacturing | 11.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.1% |
| Retail Trade | 5.6% |
| Construction | 5.4% |
| Public Administration | 5.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.4% |
| Information | 3.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Madera, California has a population of 67,133 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 137th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Madera, California is $63,619, with 21.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Madera, California is $335,900, with median monthly rent at $1,237 and a homeownership rate of 51.7%.
The median age in Madera, California is 30.4 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
The population has grown 12.2% since 2010 (61,603 → 69,094).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.