San Jacinto, California Population 2026

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

The population of San Jacinto, California is 54,756 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 170th-largest city in California. The median household income is $78,281, the median home value is $391,600, and the median age is 32.4.

The population has grown 25.0% since 2010 (44,417 → 55,515).

54,756

Population

2116

People / sq mi

$78,281

Median Income

$391,600

Median Home Value

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San Jacinto covers 25.9 sq mi of land at 2116 people per square mile.

About San Jacinto, CA

San Jacinto is defined demographically by education — 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. With 54,756 residents, San Jacinto is a city in California.

Median household income is $78,281, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 12.3%, close to the national 12.4%. Median home value is $391,600, with typical rent around $1,633.

College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 13.9%, below the national 35.0%. About 8.6% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 42 minutes each way.

San Jacinto city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of San Jacinto city had a population of 44,417 in 2010 and 55,515 in 2024, a 25.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 55,515 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.63%.

San Jacinto city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

55,515

Population (2024)

44,417

Population (2010)

55,515

Peak (2024)

1.63%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	44,417	-	-	estimate
2011	44,953	+536	+1.21%	estimate
2012	45,364	+411	+0.91%	estimate
2013	45,829	+465	+1.03%	estimate
2014	46,231	+402	+0.88%	estimate
2015	46,645	+414	+0.90%	estimate
2016	47,319	+674	+1.44%	estimate
2017	48,088	+769	+1.63%	estimate
2018	48,734	+646	+1.34%	estimate
2019	49,215	+481	+0.99%	estimate
2020	54,196	+4,981	+10.12%	estimate
2021	55,255	+1,059	+1.95%	estimate
2022	55,497	+242	+0.44%	estimate
2023	55,499	+2	+0.00%	estimate
2024	55,515	+16	+0.03%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	34.7%
Black or African American	5.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$78,281

Median Household Income

$26,286

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$391,600

Median Home Value

$1,633

Median Rent

73.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

77.4%

High School+

13.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.6%

Drive Alone

76.3%

Public Transit

8.6%

Work From Home

42.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

9.7%

Foreign Born

52.5%

Non-English at Home

6.8%

Veterans

14.8%

With Disability

91.8%

Health Insurance

95.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	19.6%
Manufacturing	11.2%
Construction	9.7%
Retail Trade	8.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	8.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	6.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	5.3%
Public Administration	5.1%
Information	3.9%
Transportation & Warehousing	2.4%
Agriculture & Mining	1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

San Jacinto, California has a population of 54,756 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 170th-largest city in California.

The median household income in San Jacinto, California is $78,281, with 12.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in San Jacinto, California is $391,600, with median monthly rent at $1,633 and a homeownership rate of 73.0%.

The median age in San Jacinto, California is 32.4 years. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

The population has grown 25.0% since 2010 (44,417 → 55,515).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

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

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