Agua Dulce, California Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Agua Dulce is a small community located in California, within Los Angeles County. The total population is 2,828. It ranks as the 807th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Agua Dulce is 56.8 years. This is 50% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. Only 7.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Agua Dulce is $146,107. This is 47% higher than the state median of $99,122. It is also 81% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 9.8%. This is 48% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $933,400. Housing costs are 27% higher than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 59% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Agua Dulce is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 28.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (63.9% vs 33.8%). The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Agua Dulce, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.