Santa Rosa, CA Census Data
The 27th largest city in California by population · 188 cities ranked
Santa Rosa is the 27th largest city in California by population and ranks 97th of 188 for median household income. With 177,216 residents, it has a lower poverty rate than 105 other California cities. This snapshot draws from the 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.
Updated: 2026-04-13 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023
Population
177,216
48.6% male · 51.4% female
Median Age
40.5
1.8 above the national average (38.7 yrs)
Median Household Income
$97,410
$18,872 above the national average ($78,538)
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.8%
0.2% below the national average (35.0%)
HS diploma or higher: 85.5%
Poverty Rate
9.5%
2.9% below the national average (12.4%)
Uninsured: 6.4%
Broadband Access
97.0%
7.3% above the national average (89.7%)
Median Home Value
$685,000
Median rent: $2,084 · 56% owner-occupied
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Labor force participation: 62.8%
Per Capita Income
$48,946
Individual average income (not household)
Veteran Population
4.5%
Disability rate: 12.7%
How Santa Rosa Compares to Other California Cities
Rankings among all 188 California cities tracked in the 2023 ACS.
| Ranking | Position | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Largest by Population | 27th of 188 | Top 25% |
| Highest Median Income | 97th of 188 | Bottom half |
| Lowest Poverty Rate | 83rd of 188 | Top half |
| Highest Bachelor's Attainment | 90th of 188 | Top half |
| Highest Home Value | 95th of 188 | Bottom half |
Demographics
Race & Ethnicity
Age Distribution
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Santa Rosa, CA Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Santa Rosa, CA?
The population of Santa Rosa, CA is 177,216 according to the 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median age is 40.5 years.
What is the median household income in Santa Rosa?
The median household income in Santa Rosa, CA is $97,410, above the national average of $78,538. Per capita income is $48,946.
What is the poverty rate in Santa Rosa?
The poverty rate in Santa Rosa, CA is 9.5%, compared to the national average of 12.4%. About 6.4% of residents lack health insurance.
What percentage of Santa Rosa residents have a college degree?
34.8% of adults (25+) in Santa Rosa hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 85.5% have at least a high school diploma. The national average for bachelor's degree holders is 35.0%.
What is the median home value in Santa Rosa?
The median home value in Santa Rosa, CA is $685,000. Median rent is $2,084 per month, with 56% of housing units owner-occupied.
What is the racial makeup of Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa's population is 56.2% White, 1.9% Black, 35.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 6.5% Asian (source: 2023 ACS).
How does Santa Rosa rank among California cities?
Santa Rosa is the 27th largest city in California by population, the 97th highest for median household income, the 83rd lowest for poverty rate, the 90th highest for bachelor's degree attainment among 188 ranked California cities.
What is the unemployment rate in Santa Rosa?
The unemployment rate in Santa Rosa, CA is 5.5%, with a labor force participation rate of 62.8%. Per capita income is $48,946.
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