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Napa County

California · 138,019 residents · 751.975 sq mi
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Napa County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,219. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $666,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
138,019
+11%since 2000
from 124,279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
184 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+12%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
108K117K126K135K144K1990201020202024Napa County
2024135K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,219
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,738 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,912
+78%since 2000
from $26,395 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$666,900
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,775
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $818 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
38.8% rent
Afford Score
7.2
+54%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(85,932)
Black1.2%(1,527)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(29,416)
Asian2.9%(3,641)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.9%(66,945)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(68,909)
Black1.7%(2,300)
Hispanic / Latino35.4%(48,829)
Asian7.6%(10,520)
Other4.6%(6,309)
Diversity Score76.4%(105,398)
Segregation Score31.1%(42,859)
Diversity Score
76
+42%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
21.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Napa County, California?

Napa County, California has about 138,019 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Napa County, California?

The typical household in Napa County, California earns about $92,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Napa County, California expensive?

In Napa County, California, the median home is worth about $666,900, and the typical rent is about $1,775 a month.

How educated are people in Napa County, California?

About 37.2% of adults age 25 and over in Napa County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Napa County, California?

About 7.5% of people in Napa County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Napa County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Napa County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27,254 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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