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Redding, California Population 2026

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

The population of Redding, California is 93,268 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 84th-largest city in California. The median household income is $69,443, the median home value is $363,800, and the median age is 38.7.

The population has grown 4.0% since 2010 (89,895 → 93,502).

93,268

Population

1568

People / sq mi

$69,443

Median Income

$363,800

Median Home Value

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Redding covers 59.5 sq mi of land at 1568 people per square mile.

About Redding, CA

Homeownership is the standout figure in Redding: 55.0% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Redding is a city in California with a population of 93,268.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $69,443 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.2%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $363,800, with typical rent around $1,323.

26.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Just 8.0% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.

Redding city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Redding city had a population of 89,895 in 2010 and 93,502 in 2024, a 4.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 93,799 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.28%.

2020 · 94K20102024
Redding city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

93,502

Population (2024)

89,895

Population (2010)

93,799

Peak (2020)

0.28%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201089,895
201190,180
201290,397
201390,773
201491,120
201590,963
201691,203
201791,525
201891,606
201992,590
202093,799
202193,701
202293,069
202393,013
202493,502

Race & Ethnicity

White78.2%
Black or African American1.4%
Asian0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)4.7%
Two or More Races0.2%

Economy & Income

$69,443

Median Household Income

$37,685

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$363,800

Median Home Value

$1,323

Median Rent

55.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.2%

High School+

26.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.5%

Drive Alone

79.1%

Public Transit

8.0%

Work From Home

16.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

24.6%

Foreign Born

91.7%

Non-English at Home

8.6%

Veterans

17.3%

With Disability

92.9%

Health Insurance

95.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management26.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.5%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.1%
Public Administration7.1%
Construction6.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.9%
Manufacturing5.1%
Retail Trade5.0%
Information4.5%
Transportation & Warehousing1.6%
Agriculture & Mining1.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Redding, California has a population of 93,268 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 84th-largest city in California.

The median household income in Redding, California is $69,443, with 8.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Redding, California is $363,800, with median monthly rent at $1,323 and a homeownership rate of 55.0%.

The median age in Redding, California is 38.7 years. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

The population has grown 4.0% since 2010 (89,895 → 93,502).

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

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