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Napa County, California
Napa County, California. Napa County had 132,949 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.7% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). It holds 11 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 6 census-designated) and 40 census tracts. GEOID 06055.
Napa County is the county of the Napa, CA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
132,949
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 138,019 · ACS 2020-2024: 134,869
Median household income
$111,471
±$4,025 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$869,500
±$15,451 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,237
±$56 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
How many people live in Napa County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 138,019 residents in Napa County. The Census Bureau estimates 132,949 for July 1, 2025, down 3.7% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 134,869 over 752 square miles of land.
| Measure | Napa County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 134,869 | 39,287,377 | −4,754 |
| Households | 49,763±2,617 | 13,548,091 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.63±0.03 | 2.84 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 55,817±2,430 | 14,644,735 | no clear change |
Napa County's population since 2000
From 124,279 in 2000 to 132,949 in 2025: up 7.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Napa County?
Napa County holds 11 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 6 census-designated places. The largest is Napa with 76,562 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Napa | 79,246 | $105,963 |
|---|---|---|
| American Canyon | 21,837 | $121,700 |
| St. Helena | 5,430 | $148,750 |
| Calistoga | 5,228 | $85,446 |
| Yountville | 3,436 | $80,342 |
| Angwin | 2,633 | $117,500 |
| Deer ParkGEOID 0618324 | 1,294 | $136,615 |
| Silverado ResortGEOID 0671927 | 948 | $173,832 |
| Moskowite CornerGEOID 0649432 | 237 | $145,326 |
| RutherfordGEOID 0663400 | 115 | $250,000 or more |
| OakvilleGEOID 0653196 | 49 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Napa County?
The median resident of Napa County is 42.9 years old; 19.4% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 48.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 36.4%. 22.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Napa County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9±0.3 | 37.9 | +1.6 |
| Under 18 years | 19.4%±0.1 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1%±0.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 36.4% | 40.2% | +2.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 48.6%±0.3 pts | 33.8% | −3.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.2 pts | 5.2% | −0.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.1%±0.4 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4%±0.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.2%±0.9 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 34.2%±1.1 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2%±0.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 12.8%±0.9 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7%±0.7 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.1%±1.0 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.8%±1.4 pts | 37.1% | +4.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.0%±0.9 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
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 Napa County earn?
Half of Napa County's 49,763 households earn less than $111,471 a year (±$4,025), against $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $109,035 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Napa County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $111,471±$4,025 | $99,122 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $161,672±$7,226 | $140,436 | – |
| Per capita income | $61,040±$3,428 | $49,513 | +$5,419 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.5%±1.0 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.1%±2.3 pts | 15.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.9%±0.8 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.5%±1.4 pts | 93.5% | – |
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 Napa County?
Owners occupy 63.4% of Napa County's occupied homes and renters 36.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $869,500 by its owner (±$15,451). The median renter pays $2,237 a month including utilities, and 44.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Napa County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $869,500±$15,451 | $734,700 | +$86,902 |
| Median gross rent | $2,237±$56 | $2,036 | +$145 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.9%±3.0 pts | 46.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,335±$90 | $2,946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.4%±1.7 pts | 55.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 55,817±2,430 | 14,644,735 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.5%±1.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.0%±2.1 pts | 57.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.2%±1.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.0%±1.0 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 Napa County building?
Builders took permits for 364 new housing units across Napa County in 2025 (258 single-family), 2.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Napa County get to work?
70.3% of Napa County's workers drive alone and 14.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Napa County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.3%±1.9 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2%±0.7 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.3%±1.6 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.3%±1.0 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.8%±0.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.6%±0.9 pts | 17.2% | +8.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.9 min±0.8 | 28.7 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 are Napa County's census tracts?
Napa County is divided into 40 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $76,500 (Tract 2007.04) to $188,207 (Tract 2014.02).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Napa County compare with California's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 34th of 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 46th of 58 |
| Residents per square mile | 20th of 58 |
| Median household income | 10th of 58 |
| Median home value | 8th of 58 |
| Median gross rent | 11th of 56 |
| Poverty rate | 49th of 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15th of 58 |
| Median age | 16th of 58 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Napa County 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' school search.