Rancho Cucamonga, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Rancho Cucamonga, California is 174,693 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 28th-largest city in California. The median household income is $109,511, the median home value is $694,400, and the median age is 37.9.
The population has grown 6.3% since 2010 (166,226 → 176,675).
174,693
Population
3756
People / sq mi
$109,511
Median Income
$694,400
Median Home Value
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Rancho Cucamonga covers 46.5 sq mi of land at 3756 people per square mile.
About Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Rancho Cucamonga: the median home is valued at $694,400. Rancho Cucamonga is a city in California with a population of 174,693. It ranks #28 among cities in California by population.
Households take in a median $109,511, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 6.7%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $694,400, with typical rent around $2,286.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 37.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 11.7%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Rancho Cucamonga — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Rancho Cucamonga city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Rancho Cucamonga city had a population of 166,226 in 2010 and 176,675 in 2024, a 6.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 177,603 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.44%.
176,675
Population (2024)
166,226
Population (2010)
177,603
Peak (2019)
0.44%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 166,226 |
| 2011 | 167,928 |
| 2012 | 169,959 |
| 2013 | 170,815 |
| 2014 | 173,220 |
| 2015 | 174,203 |
| 2016 | 175,782 |
| 2017 | 176,921 |
| 2018 | 177,345 |
| 2019 | 177,603 |
| 2020 | 174,678 |
| 2021 | 175,361 |
| 2022 | 174,993 |
| 2023 | 175,395 |
| 2024 | 176,675 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 44.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$109,511
Median Household Income
$45,626
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$694,400
Median Home Value
$2,286
Median Rent
63.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.0%
High School+
37.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.0%
Drive Alone
75.2%
Public Transit
11.7%
Work From Home
32.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
13.8%
Foreign Born
65.3%
Non-English at Home
5.2%
Veterans
9.4%
With Disability
94.9%
Health Insurance
97.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.6% |
| Retail Trade | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 8.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.9% |
| Information | 6.5% |
| Public Administration | 6.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.2% |
| Construction | 5.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.7% |
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Common questions about Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
Rancho Cucamonga, California has a population of 174,693 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 28th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Rancho Cucamonga, California is $109,511, with 6.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Rancho Cucamonga, California is $694,400, with median monthly rent at $2,286 and a homeownership rate of 63.3%.
The median age in Rancho Cucamonga, California is 37.9 years. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
The population has grown 6.3% since 2010 (166,226 → 176,675).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.