Stanislaus County, California Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Stanislaus County is located in California with a total population of 552,250. It is the 16th most populous county out of 58 in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stanislaus County is 34.8 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stanislaus County is $79,661. This is 17% lower than the state median of $96,334. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 1% higher. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.8%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $426,600. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $695,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 61.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 55.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Stanislaus County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 49.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 37.5%. The Asian population (5.7%) is well below the state average of 15.0%.

Education

19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 36.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.1%.