Mountain View, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Mountain View, California is 82,363 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 105th-largest city in California. The median household income is $179,917, the median home value is $1,927,400, and the median age is 35.3.
The population has grown 17.6% since 2010 (74,236 → 87,316).
82,363
Population
6888
People / sq mi
$179,917
Median Income
$1,927,400
Median Home Value
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Mountain View covers 12.0 sq mi of land at 6888 people per square mile.
About Mountain View, CA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Mountain View: the median home is valued at $1,927,400. Mountain View is a city in California with a population of 82,363.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $179,917, putting Mountain View near the top of US cities. Only 2.8% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $1,927,400, with typical rent around $2,975.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 74.3% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 27.9% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Mountain View — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Mountain View city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Mountain View city had a population of 74,236 in 2010 and 87,316 in 2024, a 17.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 87,316 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.17%.
87,316
Population (2024)
74,236
Population (2010)
87,316
Peak (2024)
1.17%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 74,236 |
| 2011 | 75,108 |
| 2012 | 76,507 |
| 2013 | 77,955 |
| 2014 | 79,150 |
| 2015 | 80,345 |
| 2016 | 80,821 |
| 2017 | 81,189 |
| 2018 | 83,168 |
| 2019 | 82,739 |
| 2020 | 82,773 |
| 2021 | 82,247 |
| 2022 | 82,339 |
| 2023 | 83,938 |
| 2024 | 87,316 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 42.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$179,917
Median Household Income
$106,510
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,927,400
Median Home Value
$2,975
Median Rent
38.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.7%
High School+
74.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
4.1%
Drive Alone
52.8%
Public Transit
27.9%
Work From Home
23.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
19.2%
Foreign Born
50.7%
Non-English at Home
1.9%
Veterans
6.7%
With Disability
97.4%
Health Insurance
97.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 27.9% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 14.9% |
| Manufacturing | 13.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 4.9% |
| Information | 3.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.4% |
| Construction | 2.0% |
| Retail Trade | 1.9% |
| Public Administration | 1.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mountain View, California has a population of 82,363 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 105th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Mountain View, California is $179,917, with 2.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Mountain View, California is $1,927,400, with median monthly rent at $2,975 and a homeownership rate of 38.8%.
The median age in Mountain View, California is 35.3 years. The population is 51.6% male and 48.4% female.
The population has grown 17.6% since 2010 (74,236 → 87,316).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.