Demographics & People — Prunedale, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 19,286 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~20,800 |
| Median Age | 37.8 |
| Total Households | 5,473 |
| Family Households | 4,348 |
| Average Household Size | 3.52 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5516 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,429 |
| Black or African American | 131 |
| Asian | 1,050 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10,254 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 10,210 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 9,508 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 8,863 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,131 |
| English | 1,486 |
| German | 1,326 |
| Irish | 890 |
| French (except Basque) | 534 |
| Italian | 474 |
| American | 469 |
Language
| English Only | 9,147 |
| Spanish | 7,966 |
| Population 5+ | 18,057 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 734 |
| Population 18+ | 14,136 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Prunedale, California.