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Claremont, California
Claremont, city, in Los Angeles County, California. Claremont had 35,838 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 37,266 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 36,595 (±55). GEOID 0613756.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
35,838
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 37,266 · ACS 2020-2024: 36,595 ±55
Median household income
$125,647
±$17,110 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$897,000
±$17,604 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,237
±$186 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Claremont and what county is it in?
Claremont is a city in Los Angeles County, California. It covers 13.3 square miles of land, 2,795 residents per square mile in 2020.
Claremont is in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Claremont, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 35,838 people lived in Claremont on July 1, 2025, down 4.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 37,266 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 36,595 (±55).
| Measure | Claremont | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 36,595 ±55 | 9,808,667 | +505 |
| Households | 11,950 ±390 | 3,416,449 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.59 ±0.08 | 2.81 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 12,530 ±408 | 3,650,466 | no clear change |
Claremont's population since 2000
From 33,998 in 2000 to 35,838 in 2025: up 5.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Claremont as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Claremont?
The median resident of Claremont is 39.0 years old; 16.8% are under 18 and 19.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 44.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 28.8%. 15.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Claremont | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0 ±2.1 | 38.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.8% ±1.3 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.7% ±2.0 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Male | 45.7% ±1.7 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 28.8% ±2.4 pts | 48.4% | +3.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 44.0% ±2.6 pts | 24.7% | −4.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.9% ±1.9 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 14.4% ±1.7 pts | 14.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0% ±1.0 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.7% ±1.7 pts | 33.4% | −3.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 28.6% ±2.8 pts | 55.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.1% ±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| With a disability | 11.7% ±1.3 pts | 11.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.8% ±0.8 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.3% ±1.5 pts | 80.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 59.9% ±3.0 pts | 36.0% | +3.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 30.6% ±2.6 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.7% ±1.9 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7% ±0.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Claremont earn?
Half of Claremont's 11,950 households earn less than $125,647 a year (±$17,110), against $90,112 in Los Angeles County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $124,817 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Claremont | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $125,647 ±$17,110 | $90,112 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $158,328 ±$10,281 | $128,770 | – |
| Per capita income | $53,402 ±$2,689 | $45,792 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.9% ±1.7 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.3% ±4.5 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.8% ±2.1 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% ±2.2 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.5% ±2.2 pts | 93.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Claremont?
Owners occupy 63.2% of Claremont's occupied homes and renters 36.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $897,000 by its owner (±$17,604). The median renter pays $2,237 a month including utilities, and 49.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Claremont | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $897,000 ±$17,604 | $834,200 | +$69,358 |
| Median gross rent | $2,237 ±$186 | $1,954 | +$316 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.5% ±7.8 pts | 48.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,393 ±$179 | $3,160 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.2% ±3.1 pts | 45.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.8% ±3.1 pts | 54.1% | – |
| Housing units | 12,530 ±408 | 3,650,466 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.5% ±2.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.5% ±3.2 pts | 47.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.6% ±1.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.8% ±2.0 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.9% ±2.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Claremont building?
Builders took permits for 16 new housing units in Claremont in 2025 (16 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 4 of 12 months), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Claremont work and get to work?
55.6% of Claremont's workers drive alone and 24.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Claremont | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.1% ±2.4 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% ±1.0 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 55.6% ±3.0 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9% ±1.4 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3% ±0.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Walked | 9.7% ±1.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 24.5% ±3.2 pts | 17.1% | +16.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.0 min ±1.6 | 30.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Claremont?
9 census tracts lie mostly in Claremont, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $64,609 (Tract 4020.01) to $208,906 (Tract 4002.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4019.02Los Angeles County | 5,896 | $103,017 |
| Tract 4019.01Los Angeles County | 4,643 | $84,375 |
| Tract 4018.01Los Angeles County | 4,496 | $150,682 |
| Tract 4020.01Los Angeles County | 4,389 | $64,609 |
| Tract 4002.06Los Angeles County | 5,199 | $200,833 |
| Tract 4018.02Los Angeles County | 3,896 | $156,953 |
| Tract 4020.02Los Angeles County | 3,719 | $104,896 |
| Tract 4017.05Los Angeles County | 2,596 | $136,071 |
| Tract 4002.05Los Angeles County | 2,482 | $208,906 |
| Tract 4002.09Los Angeles County | 4,696 | $142,917 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Claremont) · Census block assignment files
How does Claremont compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Claremont is the 1,145th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 218th-most populous of 483 in California.
Claremont ranks 255th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 218th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 380th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 487th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 255th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 347th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 283rd | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 304th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 654th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 155th | 988 |
| Median age | 575th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 602nd | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 203rd | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 587th | 1,069 |
Claremont's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Claremont with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Claremont?
6 of the 57 figures for Claremont on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Claremont are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Claremont.