Pacifica, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Pacifica, California is 37,527 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 228th-largest city in California. The median household income is $156,819, the median home value is $1,211,700, and the median age is 44.3.
The population has declined 0.9% since 2010 (37,394 → 37,056).
37,527
Population
2982
People / sq mi
$156,819
Median Income
$1,211,700
Median Home Value
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Pacifica covers 12.6 sq mi of land at 2982 people per square mile.
About Pacifica, CA
In Pacifica, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $1,211,700. With 37,527 residents, Pacifica is a city in California.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $156,819, putting Pacifica near the top of US cities. The poverty rate, 4.2%, 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 $1,211,700, with typical rent around $3,080.
College attainment is above the local norm at 48.5%, above the national 35.0%. A solid 21.2% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Pacifica — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Pacifica city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Pacifica city had a population of 37,394 in 2010 and 37,056 in 2024, a -0.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 39,309 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.06%.
37,056
Population (2024)
37,394
Population (2010)
39,309
Peak (2015)
-0.06%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 37,394 |
| 2011 | 37,844 |
| 2012 | 38,335 |
| 2013 | 38,722 |
| 2014 | 39,074 |
| 2015 | 39,309 |
| 2016 | 39,267 |
| 2017 | 38,999 |
| 2018 | 38,754 |
| 2019 | 38,546 |
| 2020 | 38,541 |
| 2021 | 37,165 |
| 2022 | 36,727 |
| 2023 | 36,757 |
| 2024 | 37,056 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 54.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.3% |
Economy & Income
$156,819
Median Household Income
$69,917
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,211,700
Median Home Value
$3,080
Median Rent
68.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.5%
High School+
48.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
5.1%
Drive Alone
63.8%
Public Transit
21.2%
Work From Home
28.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
18.2%
Foreign Born
73.4%
Non-English at Home
4.5%
Veterans
9.0%
With Disability
97.1%
Health Insurance
98.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 17.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.5% |
| Retail Trade | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6.6% |
| Construction | 5.9% |
| Information | 5.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.8% |
| Public Administration | 4.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pacifica, California has a population of 37,527 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 228th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Pacifica, California is $156,819, with 4.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Pacifica, California is $1,211,700, with median monthly rent at $3,080 and a homeownership rate of 68.5%.
The median age in Pacifica, California is 44.3 years. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
The population has declined 0.9% since 2010 (37,394 → 37,056).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.