Napa, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Napa, California is 78,816 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 113th-largest city in California. The median household income is $102,231, the median home value is $824,500, and the median age is 41.2.
The population has declined 0.3% since 2010 (77,185 → 76,921).
78,816
Population
4366
People / sq mi
$102,231
Median Income
$824,500
Median Home Value
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Napa covers 18.1 sq mi of land at 4366 people per square mile.
About Napa, CA
In Napa, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $824,500. Napa is a city in California with a population of 78,816.
Households take in a median $102,231, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 5.0%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $824,500, with typical rent around $2,165.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 36.7% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 12.2%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Napa — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Napa city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Napa city had a population of 77,185 in 2010 and 76,921 in 2024, a -0.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 79,636 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.02%.
76,921
Population (2024)
77,185
Population (2010)
79,636
Peak (2015)
-0.02%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 77,185 |
| 2011 | 77,679 |
| 2012 | 78,168 |
| 2013 | 78,728 |
| 2014 | 79,384 |
| 2015 | 79,636 |
| 2016 | 79,616 |
| 2017 | 79,083 |
| 2018 | 78,946 |
| 2019 | 78,130 |
| 2020 | 79,341 |
| 2021 | 79,131 |
| 2022 | 78,174 |
| 2023 | 77,542 |
| 2024 | 76,921 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$102,231
Median Household Income
$52,369
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$824,500
Median Home Value
$2,165
Median Rent
58.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
84.2%
High School+
36.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
72.2%
Public Transit
12.2%
Work From Home
23.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
18.2%
Foreign Born
64.8%
Non-English at Home
5.4%
Veterans
13.2%
With Disability
93.6%
Health Insurance
96.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.0% |
| Manufacturing | 14.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 13.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.3% |
| Construction | 6.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 4.9% |
| Public Administration | 4.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.1% |
| Information | 3.7% |
| Retail Trade | 3.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Napa, California has a population of 78,816 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 113th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Napa, California is $102,231, with 5.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Napa, California is $824,500, with median monthly rent at $2,165 and a homeownership rate of 58.3%.
The median age in Napa, California is 41.2 years. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
The population has declined 0.3% since 2010 (77,185 → 76,921).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.