Santa Monica, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Santa Monica, California is 91,535 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 88th-largest city in California. The median household income is $109,739, the median home value is $1,810,200, and the median age is 42.9.
The population has grown 1.1% since 2010 (89,759 → 90,729).
91,535
Population
10885
People / sq mi
$109,739
Median Income
$1,810,200
Median Home Value
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Santa Monica covers 8.4 sq mi of land at 10885 people per square mile.
About Santa Monica, CA
In Santa Monica, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $1,810,200. With 91,535 residents, Santa Monica is a city in California.
The typical household earns $109,739 a year, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 6.4%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $1,810,200, with typical rent around $2,338.
Santa Monica is among the best-educated US cities: 68.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 33.1% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Santa Monica — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Santa Monica city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Santa Monica city had a population of 89,759 in 2010 and 90,729 in 2024, a 1.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 92,919 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.08%.
90,729
Population (2024)
89,759
Population (2010)
92,919
Peak (2020)
0.08%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 89,759 |
| 2011 | 90,476 |
| 2012 | 91,327 |
| 2013 | 92,050 |
| 2014 | 92,087 |
| 2015 | 92,422 |
| 2016 | 92,176 |
| 2017 | 91,747 |
| 2018 | 91,106 |
| 2019 | 90,401 |
| 2020 | 92,919 |
| 2021 | 91,229 |
| 2022 | 90,514 |
| 2023 | 90,435 |
| 2024 | 90,729 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$109,739
Median Household Income
$90,657
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,810,200
Median Home Value
$2,338
Median Rent
28.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.8%
High School+
68.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.8%
Drive Alone
50.6%
Public Transit
33.1%
Work From Home
25.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
34.7%
Foreign Born
72.1%
Non-English at Home
2.6%
Veterans
9.7%
With Disability
95.8%
Health Insurance
96.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 24.4% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 11.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.2% |
| Information | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.6% |
| Retail Trade | 3.1% |
| Public Administration | 2.5% |
| Construction | 2.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Santa Monica, California has a population of 91,535 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 88th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Santa Monica, California is $109,739, with 6.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Santa Monica, California is $1,810,200, with median monthly rent at $2,338 and a homeownership rate of 28.8%.
The median age in Santa Monica, California is 42.9 years. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
The population has grown 1.1% since 2010 (89,759 → 90,729).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.