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Population Review

Pico Rivera, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Pico Rivera, California is 60,821 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 154th-largest city in California. The median household income is $86,956, the median home value is $621,400, and the median age is 39.2.

The population has declined 5.7% since 2010 (62,960 → 59,363).

60,821

Population

7315

People / sq mi

$86,956

Median Income

$621,400

Median Home Value

Pico Rivera covers 8.3 sq mi of land at 7315 people per square mile.

About Pico Rivera, CA

Pico Rivera is a city in California with a population of 60,821. It ranks #154 among cities in California by population. The median age is 39.2, in line with the national median. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

The median household income in Pico Rivera is $86,956, above the US median of $74,580. 8.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $621,400, with monthly rent averaging $1,775. The homeownership rate of 70.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Pico Rivera reflects 15.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.4 minutes each way.

Pico Rivera city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Pico Rivera city had a population of 62,960 in 2010 and 59,363 in 2024, a -5.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 63,670 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.42%.

2015 · 64K20102024

59,363

Population (2024)

62,960

Population (2010)

63,670

Peak (2015)

-0.42%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201062,960
201163,221
201263,430
201363,597
201463,637
201563,670
201663,438
201763,133
201862,677
201962,027
202061,887
202160,666
202259,994
202359,550
202459,363

Race & Ethnicity

White22.7%
Black or African American1.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)5.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$86,956

Median Household Income

$31,277

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$621,400

Median Home Value

$1,775

Median Rent

70.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

72.2%

High School+

15.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.5%

Drive Alone

76.2%

Public Transit

8.6%

Work From Home

30.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

4.1%

Foreign Born

33.5%

Non-English at Home

3.0%

Veterans

9.7%

With Disability

90.1%

Health Insurance

93.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management21.2%
Manufacturing12.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.2%
Retail Trade9.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.5%
Construction7.2%
Public Administration5.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.9%
Information3.9%
Transportation & Warehousing1.0%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pico Rivera, California has a population of 60,821 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 154th-largest city in California.

The median household income in Pico Rivera, California is $86,956, with 8.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Pico Rivera, California is $621,400, with median monthly rent at $1,775 and a homeownership rate of 70.1%.

The median age in Pico Rivera, California is 39.2 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

The population has declined 5.7% since 2010 (62,960 → 59,363).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.