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Population Review

Willowbrook, California Population 2026

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

The population of Willowbrook, California is 21,642 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 337th-largest city in California. The median household income is $60,386, the median home value is $511,100, and the median age is 32.8.

21,642

Population

12905

People / sq mi

$60,386

Median Income

$511,100

Median Home Value

Willowbrook covers 1.7 sq mi of land at 12905 people per square mile.

About Willowbrook, CA

Willowbrook is a city in California with a population of 21,642. It ranks #337 among cities in California by population. The median age is 32.8, younger than the national median. The population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

The median household income in Willowbrook is $60,386, below the US median of $74,580. 15.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $511,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,549. The homeownership rate of 40.5% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Willowbrook reflects 13.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.7% 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.

Race & Ethnicity

White19.2%
Black or African American18.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$60,386

Median Household Income

$20,983

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$511,100

Median Home Value

$1,549

Median Rent

40.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

60.6%

High School+

13.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.1%

Drive Alone

70.5%

Public Transit

8.7%

Work From Home

32.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

6.3%

Foreign Born

32.4%

Non-English at Home

0.9%

Veterans

12.1%

With Disability

86.8%

Health Insurance

95.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management20.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.8%
Retail Trade11.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.2%
Construction9.4%
Manufacturing8.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.9%
Public Administration3.0%
Information2.7%
Transportation & Warehousing1.3%
Agriculture & Mining0.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Willowbrook, California has a population of 21,642 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 337th-largest city in California.

The median household income in Willowbrook, California is $60,386, with 15.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Willowbrook, California is $511,100, with median monthly rent at $1,549 and a homeownership rate of 40.5%.

The median age in Willowbrook, California is 32.8 years. The population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

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

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