Nakuru's 2026 population is now estimated at 470,790. In 1950, the population of Nakuru was 19,582. Nakuru has grown by 17,460 in the last year, which represents a 3.85% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Nakuru, which typically includes Nakuru's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.