Ontario, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Ontario | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 183,610 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3671.2 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.21% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 31.4 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 52,664 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Ontario declined by 0.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 178,347 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Ontario has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Ontario | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,236 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.99% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Ontario is about 13% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Ontario | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $591,815 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,915 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 57.3% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Ontario is about 25.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,915 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Ontario spend about 50 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 209 hours, about 8.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Ontario | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.0 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 50.1 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 209 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,465 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 50,490 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,081 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Ontario is 25 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Ontario has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Ontario | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.37 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Ontario has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Ontario | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.2% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ontario, California.
What is the population of Ontario, California?
The population of Ontario, California is 183,610, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Ontario, California?
The population density of Ontario, California is 3671.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Ontario, California?
The median household income in Ontario, California is $84,236, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Ontario, California?
The median home price in Ontario, California is $591,815, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Ontario, California?
The unemployment rate in Ontario, California is 6.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.