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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%.

2019 · 178K20102024
Rancho Cucamonga city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

176,675

Population (2024)

166,226

Population (2010)

177,603

Peak (2019)

0.44%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010166,226
2011167,928
2012169,959
2013170,815
2014173,220
2015174,203
2016175,782
2017176,921
2018177,345
2019177,603
2020174,678
2021175,361
2022174,993
2023175,395
2024176,675

Race & Ethnicity

White44.0%
Black or African American8.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.3%
Two or More Races0.1%

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 & Management25.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.6%
Retail Trade9.1%
Manufacturing8.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.9%
Information6.5%
Public Administration6.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.2%
Construction5.1%
Transportation & Warehousing2.1%
Agriculture & Mining0.7%

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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.