Winter Gardens, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Winter Gardens, California is 22,003 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 330th-largest city in California. The median household income is $94,320, the median home value is $558,800, and the median age is 38.5.
22,003
Population
4978
People / sq mi
$94,320
Median Income
$558,800
Median Home Value
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Winter Gardens covers 4.4 sq mi of land at 4978 people per square mile.
About Winter Gardens, CA
Winter Gardens stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 4,978 people per square mile. Winter Gardens is a city in California with a population of 22,003.
Median household income is $94,320, above the US median of $78,538. About 5.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $558,800, with typical rent around $1,855.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 22.4%, below the national 35.0%. Around 14.0% of workers work from home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Winter Gardens: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$94,320
Median Household Income
$40,960
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$558,800
Median Home Value
$1,855
Median Rent
61.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
90.4%
High School+
22.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.9%
Drive Alone
73.0%
Public Transit
14.0%
Work From Home
26.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
20.4%
Foreign Born
78.0%
Non-English at Home
7.7%
Veterans
15.0%
With Disability
96.4%
Health Insurance
96.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.1% |
| Manufacturing | 10.4% |
| Construction | 8.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.8% |
| Information | 5.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.4% |
| Retail Trade | 4.8% |
| Public Administration | 4.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Winter Gardens, California has a population of 22,003 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 330th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Winter Gardens, California is $94,320, with 5.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Winter Gardens, California is $558,800, with median monthly rent at $1,855 and a homeownership rate of 61.6%.
The median age in Winter Gardens, California is 38.5 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.