Upland, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Upland, California is 78,940 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 112th-largest city in California. The median household income is $101,407, the median home value is $688,800, and the median age is 37.5.
The population has grown 7.9% since 2010 (73,884 → 79,684).
78,940
Population
5065
People / sq mi
$101,407
Median Income
$688,800
Median Home Value
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Upland covers 15.6 sq mi of land at 5065 people per square mile.
About Upland, CA
In Upland, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $688,800. Upland is a city in California with a population of 78,940.
Households take in a median $101,407, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 6.7%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $688,800, with typical rent around $1,976.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 35.7% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. Around 12.3% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Upland — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Upland city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Upland city had a population of 73,884 in 2010 and 79,684 in 2024, a 7.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 79,684 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.54%.
79,684
Population (2024)
73,884
Population (2010)
79,684
Peak (2024)
0.54%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 73,884 |
| 2011 | 74,465 |
| 2012 | 74,933 |
| 2013 | 75,188 |
| 2014 | 75,542 |
| 2015 | 75,970 |
| 2016 | 76,374 |
| 2017 | 76,778 |
| 2018 | 76,833 |
| 2019 | 77,140 |
| 2020 | 79,047 |
| 2021 | 79,272 |
| 2022 | 79,190 |
| 2023 | 79,171 |
| 2024 | 79,684 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 45.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$101,407
Median Household Income
$45,163
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$688,800
Median Home Value
$1,976
Median Rent
56.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
90.5%
High School+
35.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.5%
Drive Alone
71.9%
Public Transit
12.3%
Work From Home
30.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
13.4%
Foreign Born
68.8%
Non-English at Home
5.1%
Veterans
11.2%
With Disability
93.7%
Health Insurance
97.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 27.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.7% |
| Retail Trade | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6.7% |
| Construction | 6.5% |
| Public Administration | 5.5% |
| Information | 5.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Upland, California has a population of 78,940 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 112th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Upland, California is $101,407, with 6.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Upland, California is $688,800, with median monthly rent at $1,976 and a homeownership rate of 56.9%.
The median age in Upland, California is 37.5 years. The population is 47.8% male and 52.2% female.
The population has grown 7.9% since 2010 (73,884 → 79,684).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.