Prunedale, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Prunedale, California is 19,286 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 361st-largest city in California. The median household income is $106,442, the median home value is $760,200, and the median age is 37.8.
19,286
Population
419
People / sq mi
$106,442
Median Income
$760,200
Median Home Value
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Prunedale covers 46.1 sq mi of land at 419 people per square mile.
About Prunedale, CA
Prunedale stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US cities, at roughly 419 people per square mile. With 19,286 residents, Prunedale is a city in California.
Households take in a median $106,442, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Only 3.2% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $760,200, with typical rent around $1,711.
College attainment is 22.2%, below the national 35.0%. Just 6.0% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$106,442
Median Household Income
$42,602
Per Capita Income
3.2%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$760,200
Median Home Value
$1,711
Median Rent
76.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
77.3%
High School+
22.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
77.3%
Public Transit
6.0%
Work From Home
33.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
10.0%
Foreign Born
50.7%
Non-English at Home
4.3%
Veterans
9.3%
With Disability
92.4%
Health Insurance
96.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 18.5% |
| Construction | 12.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 10.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.7% |
| Manufacturing | 9.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.1% |
| Information | 5.0% |
| Public Administration | 3.8% |
| Retail Trade | 1.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Prunedale, California has a population of 19,286 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 361st-largest city in California.
The median household income in Prunedale, California is $106,442, with 3.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Prunedale, California is $760,200, with median monthly rent at $1,711 and a homeownership rate of 76.8%.
The median age in Prunedale, California is 37.8 years. The population is 48.1% male and 51.9% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.