Pleasant Hill, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Pleasant Hill, California is 34,335 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 242nd-largest city in California. The median household income is $144,513, the median home value is $1,040,600, and the median age is 42.5.
The population has grown 3.1% since 2010 (33,155 → 34,169).
34,335
Population
4853
People / sq mi
$144,513
Median Income
$1,040,600
Median Home Value
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Pleasant Hill covers 7.1 sq mi of land at 4853 people per square mile.
About Pleasant Hill, CA
In Pleasant Hill, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $1,040,600. With 34,335 residents, Pleasant Hill is a city in California.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $144,513, putting Pleasant Hill near the top of US cities. Only 4.3% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $1,040,600, with typical rent around $2,511.
About 55.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. A solid 22.8% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Pleasant Hill — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Pleasant Hill city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Pleasant Hill city had a population of 33,155 in 2010 and 34,169 in 2024, a 3.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 34,903 in 2017. Average annual growth rate: 0.22%.
34,169
Population (2024)
33,155
Population (2010)
34,903
Peak (2017)
0.22%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 33,155 |
| 2011 | 33,420 |
| 2012 | 33,735 |
| 2013 | 34,062 |
| 2014 | 34,385 |
| 2015 | 34,700 |
| 2016 | 34,883 |
| 2017 | 34,903 |
| 2018 | 34,889 |
| 2019 | 34,839 |
| 2020 | 34,589 |
| 2021 | 34,379 |
| 2022 | 34,111 |
| 2023 | 34,004 |
| 2024 | 34,169 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 61.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$144,513
Median Household Income
$68,493
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,040,600
Median Home Value
$2,511
Median Rent
63.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.8%
High School+
55.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
5.6%
Drive Alone
56.1%
Public Transit
22.8%
Work From Home
30.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
20.4%
Foreign Born
76.2%
Non-English at Home
3.9%
Veterans
11.6%
With Disability
96.4%
Health Insurance
97.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 26.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 18.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.7% |
| Information | 6.8% |
| Construction | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4.9% |
| Retail Trade | 4.6% |
| Public Administration | 4.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pleasant Hill, California has a population of 34,335 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 242nd-largest city in California.
The median household income in Pleasant Hill, California is $144,513, with 4.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Pleasant Hill, California is $1,040,600, with median monthly rent at $2,511 and a homeownership rate of 63.9%.
The median age in Pleasant Hill, California is 42.5 years. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
The population has grown 3.1% since 2010 (33,155 → 34,169).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.