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Piedmont, California Population 2026

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

The population of Piedmont, California is 11,012 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 472nd-largest city in California. The median household income is $250,001, the median home value is $2,000,001, and the median age is 43.5.

The population has grown 1.0% since 2010 (10,711 → 10,816).

11,012

Population

6478

People / sq mi

$250,001

Median Income

$2,000,001

Median Home Value

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Piedmont covers 1.7 sq mi of land at 6478 people per square mile.

About Piedmont, CA

What sets Piedmont apart is money: median household income runs $250,001, above the US median of $78,538. With 11,012 residents, Piedmont is a city in California.

Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $250,001, putting Piedmont near the top of US cities. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 2.8%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $2,000,001, with typical rent around $3,501.

Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 86.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. Working from home is common here: 35.1% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.

Taken together, the income and housing figures place Piedmont firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.

Piedmont city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Piedmont city had a population of 10,711 in 2010 and 10,816 in 2024, a 1.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,401 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: 0.08%.

2016 · 11K20102024
Piedmont city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

10,816

Population (2024)

10,711

Population (2010)

11,401

Peak (2016)

0.08%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201010,711
201110,815
201210,946
201311,085
201411,228
201511,361
201611,401
201711,368
201811,251
201911,135
202011,258
202111,016
202210,825
202310,777
202410,816

Race & Ethnicity

White67.9%
Black or African American0.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$250,001

Median Household Income

$143,485

Per Capita Income

2.8%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$2,000,001

Median Home Value

$3,501

Median Rent

90.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

98.9%

High School+

86.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

10.0%

Drive Alone

44.2%

Public Transit

35.1%

Work From Home

30.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

31.3%

Foreign Born

82.6%

Non-English at Home

3.0%

Veterans

7.6%

With Disability

99.7%

Health Insurance

98.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate24.7%
Information12.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.2%
Manufacturing6.7%
Transportation & Warehousing4.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.5%
Public Administration3.4%
Construction2.1%
Retail Trade1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Piedmont, California has a population of 11,012 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 472nd-largest city in California.

The median household income in Piedmont, California is $250,001, with 2.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Piedmont, California is $2,000,001, with median monthly rent at $3,501 and a homeownership rate of 90.0%.

The median age in Piedmont, California is 43.5 years. The population is 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

The population has grown 1.0% since 2010 (10,711 → 10,816).

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

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