Sunnyvale, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Sunnyvale, California is 153,455 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 36th-largest city in California. The median household income is $181,862, the median home value is $1,816,600, and the median age is 35.1.
The population has grown 11.6% since 2010 (140,462 → 156,792).
153,455
Population
6956
People / sq mi
$181,862
Median Income
$1,816,600
Median Home Value
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Sunnyvale covers 22.1 sq mi of land at 6956 people per square mile.
About Sunnyvale, CA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Sunnyvale: the median home is valued at $1,816,600. With 153,455 residents, Sunnyvale is a city in California. It ranks #36 among cities in California by population.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $181,862, above the US median of $78,538. Only 3.4% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $1,816,600, with typical rent around $3,065.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 69.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. Remote work is widespread — 27.0% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Sunnyvale — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Sunnyvale city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Sunnyvale city had a population of 140,462 in 2010 and 156,792 in 2024, a 11.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 156,792 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.79%.
156,792
Population (2024)
140,462
Population (2010)
156,792
Peak (2024)
0.79%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 140,462 |
| 2011 | 143,805 |
| 2012 | 146,436 |
| 2013 | 148,055 |
| 2014 | 149,769 |
| 2015 | 151,630 |
| 2016 | 153,544 |
| 2017 | 153,217 |
| 2018 | 152,807 |
| 2019 | 152,703 |
| 2020 | 155,261 |
| 2021 | 152,444 |
| 2022 | 152,618 |
| 2023 | 154,053 |
| 2024 | 156,792 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 30.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$181,862
Median Household Income
$95,752
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,816,600
Median Home Value
$3,065
Median Rent
43.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.5%
High School+
69.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
4.3%
Drive Alone
55.4%
Public Transit
27.0%
Work From Home
23.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
13.6%
Foreign Born
40.1%
Non-English at Home
3.0%
Veterans
6.9%
With Disability
96.9%
Health Insurance
98.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 29.5% |
| Manufacturing | 16.0% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 15.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 12.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.6% |
| Information | 3.5% |
| Retail Trade | 3.4% |
| Construction | 2.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.1% |
| Public Administration | 1.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Common questions about Sunnyvale, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
Sunnyvale, California has a population of 153,455 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 36th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Sunnyvale, California is $181,862, with 3.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Sunnyvale, California is $1,816,600, with median monthly rent at $3,065 and a homeownership rate of 43.8%.
The median age in Sunnyvale, California is 35.1 years. The population is 52.1% male and 47.9% female.
The population has grown 11.6% since 2010 (140,462 → 156,792).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.