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Upland

California · 79,040 residents · 15.584 sq mi
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Upland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,259. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $547,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
79,040
+16%since 2000
from 68,393 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,072 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 4,389 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+12%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
62K67K71K76K81K1990201020202024Upland
202479K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,259
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,734 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,624
+53%since 2000
from $23,343 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$547,100
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $203,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,571
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $710 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
43.9% rent
Afford Score
7.2
+72%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(37,456)
Black7.3%(4,990)
Hispanic / Latino27.5%(18,830)
Asian7.1%(4,866)
Other0%
Diversity Score73.4%(50,197)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(27,742)
Black6.1%(4,784)
Hispanic / Latino44.5%(35,190)
Asian9.8%(7,782)
Other4.4%(3,443)
Diversity Score82.8%(65,454)
Diversity Score
83
+13%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.2%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
17.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upland, California?

Upland, California has about 79,040 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Upland, California?

The typical household in Upland, California earns about $76,259 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Upland, California expensive?

In Upland, California, the median home is worth about $547,100, and the typical rent is about $1,571 a month.

How educated are people in Upland, California?

About 32.7% of adults age 25 and over in Upland, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Upland, California?

About 11.3% of people in Upland, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Upland, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Upland, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,666 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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