Palo Alto Population

2010–2026

985

2026 projection

1.5% since 2020 (increase)

02004006008001K1.2K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Palo Alto. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026985+20.20%
2025983+30.31%
2024980+40.41%
2023976+30.31%
2022973+10.10%
2021972+20.21%
2020970-70.72%
2019977-50.51%
2018982-60.61%
2017988-60.60%

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Palo Alto Demographics

42.2median age

Median age

Female47.7 yrs
Male40.4 yrs

Adults

737
197 seniors · 27%540 other adults

Sex

Female 47.3% · 454Male 52.7% · 506

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 10 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Palo Alto Income

$61,667median household income

Median household income

$61,667

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$43,292

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

12.3%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Palo Alto Marital Status

47% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married47%48%46%
Never married34%38%30%
Divorced9%8%10%
Widowed10%5%14%
Separated<1%<1%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201