Santa Rosa, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Santa Rosa, California is 177,216 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 27th-largest city in California. The median household income is $97,410, the median home value is $685,000, and the median age is 40.5.
The population has grown 1.3% since 2010 (175,238 → 177,524).
177,216
Population
4165
People / sq mi
$97,410
Median Income
$685,000
Median Home Value
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Santa Rosa covers 42.5 sq mi of land at 4165 people per square mile.
About Santa Rosa, CA
In Santa Rosa, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $685,000. Santa Rosa is a city in California with a population of 177,216. It ranks #27 among cities in California by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $97,410 — above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 5.4%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $685,000, with typical rent around $2,084.
34.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, near the national average of 35.0%. About 10.5% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Santa Rosa — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Santa Rosa city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Santa Rosa city had a population of 175,238 in 2010 and 177,524 in 2024, a 1.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 181,909 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: 0.10%.
177,524
Population (2024)
175,238
Population (2010)
181,909
Peak (2016)
0.10%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 175,238 |
| 2011 | 176,243 |
| 2012 | 177,093 |
| 2013 | 178,684 |
| 2014 | 180,585 |
| 2015 | 181,485 |
| 2016 | 181,909 |
| 2017 | 181,596 |
| 2018 | 176,750 |
| 2019 | 176,753 |
| 2020 | 177,972 |
| 2021 | 177,338 |
| 2022 | 176,196 |
| 2023 | 176,440 |
| 2024 | 177,524 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$97,410
Median Household Income
$50,520
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$685,000
Median Home Value
$2,084
Median Rent
56.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
85.5%
High School+
34.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.1%
Drive Alone
73.1%
Public Transit
10.5%
Work From Home
22.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
16.5%
Foreign Born
65.7%
Non-English at Home
4.5%
Veterans
12.7%
With Disability
93.6%
Health Insurance
97.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.8% |
| Manufacturing | 11.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.2% |
| Construction | 8.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.7% |
| Information | 4.3% |
| Public Administration | 3.9% |
| Retail Trade | 3.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
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Common questions about Santa Rosa, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
Santa Rosa, California has a population of 177,216 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 27th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Santa Rosa, California is $97,410, with 5.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Santa Rosa, California is $685,000, with median monthly rent at $2,084 and a homeownership rate of 56.2%.
The median age in Santa Rosa, California is 40.5 years. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
The population has grown 1.3% since 2010 (175,238 → 177,524).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.