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Population Review

Simi Valley, California Population 2026

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

The population of Simi Valley, California is 125,769 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 47th-largest city in California. The median household income is $117,703, the median home value is $753,500, and the median age is 41.8.

The population has grown 1.1% since 2010 (124,463 → 125,778).

125,769

Population

3027

People / sq mi

$117,703

Median Income

$753,500

Median Home Value

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Simi Valley covers 41.5 sq mi of land at 3027 people per square mile.

About Simi Valley, CA

Housing cost is the defining feature of Simi Valley: the median home is valued at $753,500. With 125,769 residents, Simi Valley is a city in California. It ranks #47 among cities in California by population.

Households take in a median $117,703, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 4.0%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $753,500, with typical rent around $2,513.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 37.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 17.1%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.

High housing values reframe the income picture in Simi Valley — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.

Simi Valley city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Simi Valley city had a population of 124,463 in 2010 and 125,778 in 2024, a 1.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 126,347 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.08%.

2020 · 126K20102024
Simi Valley city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

125,778

Population (2024)

124,463

Population (2010)

126,347

Peak (2020)

0.08%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010124,463
2011125,019
2012125,274
2013125,868
2014126,239
2015126,123
2016125,958
2017126,107
2018125,438
2019125,613
2020126,347
2021125,815
2022125,103
2023125,271
2024125,778

Race & Ethnicity

White63.3%
Black or African American1.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$117,703

Median Household Income

$53,828

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$753,500

Median Home Value

$2,513

Median Rent

72.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.9%

High School+

37.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.8%

Drive Alone

71.9%

Public Transit

17.1%

Work From Home

28.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

16.2%

Foreign Born

73.7%

Non-English at Home

4.5%

Veterans

11.5%

With Disability

94.6%

Health Insurance

96.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management21.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.1%
Manufacturing11.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.6%
Information8.4%
Construction7.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.0%
Retail Trade4.4%
Transportation & Warehousing4.2%
Public Administration3.9%
Agriculture & Mining1.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Simi Valley, California has a population of 125,769 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 47th-largest city in California.

The median household income in Simi Valley, California is $117,703, with 4.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Simi Valley, California is $753,500, with median monthly rent at $2,513 and a homeownership rate of 72.9%.

The median age in Simi Valley, California is 41.8 years. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

The population has grown 1.1% since 2010 (124,463 → 125,778).

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

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