Orinda, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Orinda, California is 19,472 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 357th-largest city in California. The median household income is $250,001, the median home value is $1,804,400, and the median age is 49.1.
The population has grown 9.8% since 2010 (17,820 → 19,573).
19,472
Population
1515
People / sq mi
$250,001
Median Income
$1,804,400
Median Home Value
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Orinda covers 12.9 sq mi of land at 1515 people per square mile.
About Orinda, CA
What sets Orinda apart is money: median household income runs $250,001, above the US median of $78,538. Orinda is a city in California with a population of 19,472.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $250,001, putting Orinda near the top of US cities. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 0.4%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $1,804,400, with typical rent around $2,407.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 85.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. Working from home is common here: 35.4% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 36 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Orinda firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Orinda city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Orinda city had a population of 17,820 in 2010 and 19,573 in 2024, a 9.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 19,926 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.68%.
19,573
Population (2024)
17,820
Population (2010)
19,926
Peak (2019)
0.68%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,820 |
| 2011 | 18,124 |
| 2012 | 18,333 |
| 2013 | 18,674 |
| 2014 | 18,973 |
| 2015 | 19,251 |
| 2016 | 19,521 |
| 2017 | 19,707 |
| 2018 | 19,821 |
| 2019 | 19,926 |
| 2020 | 19,512 |
| 2021 | 19,521 |
| 2022 | 19,479 |
| 2023 | 19,456 |
| 2024 | 19,573 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$250,001
Median Household Income
$139,503
Per Capita Income
0.4%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,804,400
Median Home Value
$2,407
Median Rent
92.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
98.1%
High School+
85.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
10.4%
Drive Alone
48.6%
Public Transit
35.4%
Work From Home
36.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
28.2%
Foreign Born
80.5%
Non-English at Home
4.1%
Veterans
8.6%
With Disability
99.2%
Health Insurance
97.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 32.0% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.6% |
| Information | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.5% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.1% |
| Public Administration | 2.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.3% |
| Retail Trade | 2.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Orinda, California has a population of 19,472 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 357th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Orinda, California is $250,001, with 0.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Orinda, California is $1,804,400, with median monthly rent at $2,407 and a homeownership rate of 92.2%.
The median age in Orinda, California is 49.1 years. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
The population has grown 9.8% since 2010 (17,820 → 19,573).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.