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Napa

California · 79,246 residents · 18.048 sq mi
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Napa is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,953. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $644,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
79,246
+9%since 2000
from 72,585 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,391 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 4,022 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+13%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
60K65K71K76K82K1990201020202024Napa
202478K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,953
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,154 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,828
+77%since 2000
from $23,642 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$644,100
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $230,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,779
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $819 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
43.8% rent
Afford Score
7.5
+60%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(49,536)
Black0.4%(304)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(19,475)
Asian1.7%(1,218)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.8%(39,033)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(41,132)
Black0.7%(579)
Hispanic / Latino39.8%(31,572)
Asian2.5%(2,019)
Other3.8%(2,992)
Diversity Score69.9%(55,394)
Diversity Score
70
+30%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+31%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
19.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Napa, California?

Napa, California has about 79,246 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Napa, California?

The typical household in Napa, California earns about $85,953 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Napa, California expensive?

In Napa, California, the median home is worth about $644,100, and the typical rent is about $1,779 a month.

How educated are people in Napa, California?

About 35.4% of adults age 25 and over in Napa, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Napa, California?

About 7.9% of people in Napa, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Napa, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Napa, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,404 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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