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Population Review

San Lorenzo, California Population 2026

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

The population of San Lorenzo, California is 29,453 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 273rd-largest city in California. The median household income is $110,495, the median home value is $833,800, and the median age is 40.3.

29,453

Population

9669

People / sq mi

$110,495

Median Income

$833,800

Median Home Value

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San Lorenzo covers 3.0 sq mi of land at 9669 people per square mile.

About San Lorenzo, CA

What distinguishes San Lorenzo is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 9,669 people per square mile. With 29,453 residents, San Lorenzo is a city in California.

Median household income is $110,495, above the US median of $78,538. Only 4.0% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $833,800, with typical rent around $2,193.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 25.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 8.4% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.

That density explains much of the rest of the profile in San Lorenzo: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.

Race & Ethnicity

White27.8%
Black or African American4.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$110,495

Median Household Income

$41,279

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$833,800

Median Home Value

$2,193

Median Rent

66.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

82.3%

High School+

25.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.9%

Drive Alone

71.6%

Public Transit

8.4%

Work From Home

32.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

8.9%

Foreign Born

43.1%

Non-English at Home

3.1%

Veterans

13.7%

With Disability

97.2%

Health Insurance

94.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management20.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.9%
Manufacturing10.7%
Retail Trade9.8%
Construction8.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.6%
Information4.3%
Public Administration3.9%
Transportation & Warehousing2.3%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

San Lorenzo, California has a population of 29,453 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 273rd-largest city in California.

The median household income in San Lorenzo, California is $110,495, with 4.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in San Lorenzo, California is $833,800, with median monthly rent at $2,193 and a homeownership rate of 66.3%.

The median age in San Lorenzo, California is 40.3 years. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

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

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