Napa County, California Demographics 2026

Name: Napa County, California Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Napa County, California has a population of 134,869, the 34th most populous county in California. The median household income is $111,471 and the median home value is $869,500. The poverty rate is 8.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Napa County Quick Facts

Population 134,869

Median Household Income $111,471

Median Home Value $869,500

Poverty Rate 8.5%

Unemployment Rate 5.2%

Median Age 42.9 years

Homeownership Rate 63.4%

Affordability Ratio 7.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 39.8%

High School Graduation 85.1%

Cities/Places 10

Population 134,869 34th of 58

Median Income $111,471 12% higher than state

Poverty Rate 8.5%

Unemployment 5.2%

How Napa County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	136,070	134,869	-0.9%
Median household income	$108,970	$111,471	+2.3%
Median home value	$838,800	$869,500	+3.7%

Median Household Income

Napa

$111,471

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Napa

$869,500

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.2%

$25K-$50K 12.4%

$50K-$100K 23.5%

$100K+ 54.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.4%

$10K-$15K

1.9%

$15K-$20K

1.6%

$20K-$25K

2.2%

$25K-$30K

2.4%

$30K-$35K

2.8%

$35K-$40K

2.8%

$40K-$45K

2.1%

$45K-$50K

2.4%

$50K-$60K

5.7%

$60K-$75K

6.5%

$75K-$100K

11.3%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

8.1%

$150K-$200K

13.1%

$200K+

24.2%

Employment

5.2% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

63.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.4%

Renter 36.6%

Affordability Index Very Expensive

7.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $2,237/mo 24.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.4%

18-34

20.3%

35-54

25.7%

55-74

25.1%

75+

9.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Napa County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Napa	78,239	$105,963	8.5%	$856,400
American Canyon	21,691	$121,700	9.3%	$692,600
St. Helena	5,318	$148,750	5.1%	$1,647,700
Calistoga	5,111	$85,446	5.6%	N/A
Yountville	3,348	$80,342	14.7%	$802,200
Angwin	2,931	$117,500	10.3%	$708,100
Silverado Resort	892	$173,832	3.6%	$1,596,400
Deer Park	720	$136,615	4.1%	$1,161,100
Moskowite Corner	225	$145,326	3.6%	$614,600
Rutherford	84	$250,000+	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Napa County is located in California with a total population of 134,869. It is the 34th most populous county out of 58 in California. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Napa County is 42.9 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Napa County is $111,471. This is 12% higher than the state median of $99,122. It is also 38% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $869,500. Housing costs are 18% higher than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.8x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Napa County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 48.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 36.4%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.2%.

Education

39.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% higher 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 85.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Napa County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against California and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Napa County, California?

Napa County has a population of 134,869, making it the 34th most populous county in California.

What is the median income in Napa County?

The median household income in Napa County is $111,471 with a poverty rate of 8.5%.

How many cities are in Napa County, California?

Napa County contains 10 Census-designated places.