US City Demographics

Population, income, home values & more for every US city — from the Census Bureau ACS 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about US city demographics

What is the source of this city demographics data?

All data comes from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates for 2022. The ACS is an annual survey that provides detailed population, economic, and housing statistics for cities and towns across the United States.

How do I find the demographics for a specific city?

Use the search bar above or browse by state. Each city page shows population, median household income, median home value, median gross rent, and median age based on the latest Census Bureau data.

What does "median household income" mean?

Median household income is the income level at which half of all households in a city earn more and half earn less. It is a better measure of typical income than the average because it is not skewed by extremely high earners.

Which cities have the highest median household income in the US?

Many of the highest-income cities are in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York suburbs, and Washington DC metro area. Browse our income ranking to see the complete list of richest cities in America.

How current is this data?

This data is from the US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates covering 2018–2022. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable statistics for small cities and towns by combining 5 years of survey data.

Can I compare multiple cities?

Yes! Use the Compare Cities feature to compare up to 6 cities side-by-side across all demographic metrics including population, income, home values, rent, and median age.

About This Data

This service uses data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2022), which covers demographic and economic statistics for cities, towns, and places across the United States.

Key metrics include total population, median household income, median home value, median gross rent, and median age. The 5-year estimates are the most reliable figures available, especially for smaller communities with populations under 20,000.

Data is available for incorporated places (cities, towns, villages) and Census Designated Places (CDPs) throughout all 50 states and the District of Columbia.