Stockton, California Population 2026

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

The population of Stockton, California is 320,470 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 60th-largest city in the United States and the 11th-largest in California. The median household income is $76,851, the median home value is $412,900, and the median age is 33.7.

The population has grown 11.0% since 2010 (292,888 → 324,975).

320,470

Population

5063

People / sq mi

$76,851

Median Income

$412,900

Median Home Value

Stockton covers 63.3 sq mi of land at 5063 people per square mile.

About Stockton, CA

Stockton is a city in California with a population of 320,470. It ranks #11 among cities in California by population. The median age is 33.7, younger than the national median. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

The median household income in Stockton is $76,851, near the US median of $74,580. 12.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $412,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,495. The homeownership rate of 53.2% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Stockton reflects 19.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 32.1 minutes each way.

Stockton city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Stockton city had a population of 292,888 in 2010 and 324,975 in 2024, a 11.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 324,975 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.75%.

324,975

Population (2024)

292,888

Population (2010)

324,975

Peak (2024)

0.75%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	292,888	-	-	estimate
2011	295,363	+2,475	+0.85%	estimate
2012	297,045	+1,682	+0.57%	estimate
2013	297,493	+448	+0.15%	estimate
2014	301,062	+3,569	+1.20%	estimate
2015	304,550	+3,488	+1.16%	estimate
2016	307,158	+2,608	+0.86%	estimate
2017	310,143	+2,985	+0.97%	estimate
2018	311,628	+1,485	+0.48%	estimate
2019	312,697	+1,069	+0.34%	estimate
2020	320,971	+8,274	+2.65%	estimate
2021	321,737	+766	+0.24%	estimate
2022	321,374	-363	-0.11%	estimate
2023	322,581	+1,207	+0.38%	estimate
2024	324,975	+2,394	+0.74%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	26.6%
Black or African American	11.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	6.4%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Economy & Income

$76,851

Median Household Income

$31,279

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$412,900

Median Home Value

$1,495

Median Rent

53.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

77.1%

High School+

19.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.2%

Drive Alone

76.7%

Public Transit

6.8%

Work From Home

32.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

8.5%

Foreign Born

53.7%

Non-English at Home

3.9%

Veterans

14.2%

With Disability

93.2%

Health Insurance

95.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	22.2%
Retail Trade	10.7%
Manufacturing	9.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	8.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	8.6%
Construction	7.1%
Public Administration	5.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.8%
Information	4.5%
Agriculture & Mining	3.5%
Transportation & Warehousing	0.7%

Largest cities in California

Los Angeles (3,857,897)San Diego (1,385,061)San Jose (990,054)San Francisco (836,321)Fresno (543,615)Sacramento (524,802)Long Beach (458,491)Oakland (438,072)Bakersfield (408,366)Anaheim (344,553)View all California cities →

Largest counties in California

Los Angeles County (9,848,406)San Diego County (3,282,782)Orange County (3,164,063)Riverside County (2,449,909)San Bernardino County (2,187,816)

Part of California

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Metro areas in California

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stockton, California has a population of 320,470 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 60th-largest city in the United States and the 11th-largest in California.

The median household income in Stockton, California is $76,851, with 12.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Stockton, California is $412,900, with median monthly rent at $1,495 and a homeownership rate of 53.2%.

The median age in Stockton, California is 33.7 years. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

The population has grown 11.0% since 2010 (292,888 → 324,975).