Soquel, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Soquel, California is 10,691 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 481st-largest city in California. The median household income is $114,991, the median home value is $908,500, and the median age is 42.6.
10,691
Population
2326
People / sq mi
$114,991
Median Income
$908,500
Median Home Value
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Soquel covers 4.6 sq mi of land at 2326 people per square mile.
About Soquel, CA
The poverty rate is what most separates Soquel from the typical city: 1.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 10,691 residents, Soquel is a city in California.
Households take in a median $114,991, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 1.2%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $908,500, with typical rent around $2,293.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 44.7% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Around 14.7% of workers work from home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$114,991
Median Household Income
$60,478
Per Capita Income
1.2%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$908,500
Median Home Value
$2,293
Median Rent
71.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.5%
High School+
44.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
70.3%
Public Transit
14.7%
Work From Home
23.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
18.8%
Foreign Born
83.5%
Non-English at Home
5.4%
Veterans
13.7%
With Disability
96.8%
Health Insurance
94.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.4% |
| Construction | 9.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.2% |
| Manufacturing | 7.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.0% |
| Public Administration | 5.8% |
| Information | 5.0% |
| Retail Trade | 3.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Soquel, California has a population of 10,691 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 481st-largest city in California.
The median household income in Soquel, California is $114,991, with 1.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Soquel, California is $908,500, with median monthly rent at $2,293 and a homeownership rate of 71.5%.
The median age in Soquel, California is 42.6 years. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
Soquel Cdp, CA Climate
Soquel Cdp, CA has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F) and receives about 730 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
14.2°C
Avg Temp
730
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10° / 50° | 157 mm |
| February | 11° / 52° | 137 mm |
| March | 12° / 54° | 115 mm |
| April | 14° / 56° | 47 mm |
| May | 15° / 59° | 14 mm |
| June | 17° / 62° | 4 mm |
| July | 18° / 64° | 3 mm |
| August | 18° / 64° | 3 mm |
| September | 18° / 64° | 9 mm |
| October | 16° / 60° | 35 mm |
| November | 12° / 54° | 100 mm |
| December | 10° / 50° | 106 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Soquel Cdp, CA
The most comfortable months to visit Soquel Cdp, CA are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 24°C high). The coldest is December (near 4°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.