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Population Review

Vallejo, California Population 2026

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

The population of Vallejo, California is 124,637 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 49th-largest city in California. The median household income is $89,496, the median home value is $557,500, and the median age is 40.0.

The population has grown 6.3% since 2010 (116,137 → 123,475).

124,637

Population

4095

People / sq mi

$89,496

Median Income

$557,500

Median Home Value

Vallejo covers 30.4 sq mi of land at 4095 people per square mile.

About Vallejo, CA

Vallejo is a city in California with a population of 124,637. It ranks #49 among cities in California by population. The median age is 40.0, in line with the national median. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The median household income in Vallejo is $89,496, above the US median of $74,580. 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $557,500, with monthly rent averaging $2,013. The homeownership rate of 58.9% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Vallejo reflects 27.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 35.7 minutes each way.

Vallejo city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Vallejo city had a population of 116,137 in 2010 and 123,475 in 2024, a 6.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 125,930 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.44%.

2020 · 126K20102024

123,475

Population (2024)

116,137

Population (2010)

125,930

Peak (2020)

0.44%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010116,137
2011116,709
2012117,599
2013118,550
2014119,602
2015120,477
2016120,949
2017121,546
2018121,677
2019121,692
2020125,930
2021124,810
2022123,934
2023123,292
2024123,475

Race & Ethnicity

White27.3%
Black or African American17.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.2%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$89,496

Median Household Income

$40,845

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$557,500

Median Home Value

$2,013

Median Rent

58.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

87.5%

High School+

27.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.7%

Drive Alone

70.5%

Public Transit

10.0%

Work From Home

35.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

13.2%

Foreign Born

61.5%

Non-English at Home

6.2%

Veterans

12.9%

With Disability

93.6%

Health Insurance

96.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.4%
Manufacturing9.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.5%
Retail Trade7.4%
Construction7.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.5%
Public Administration5.5%
Information4.4%
Transportation & Warehousing2.5%
Agriculture & Mining0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vallejo, California has a population of 124,637 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 49th-largest city in California.

The median household income in Vallejo, California is $89,496, with 8.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Vallejo, California is $557,500, with median monthly rent at $2,013 and a homeownership rate of 58.9%.

The median age in Vallejo, California is 40.0 years. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The population has grown 6.3% since 2010 (116,137 → 123,475).

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

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