Youngest Cities in California
Cities ranked by lowest median age · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the youngest cities in California based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest median age from lowest to highest. El Rancho leads the ranking with a value of 8.2 years and a population of 149.
The top three cities are El Rancho (8.2 years), Clipper Mills (9.4 years), and Rodriguez Camp (12.8 years). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national youngest cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in California.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | El Rancho | 8.2 years | 149 |
| #2 | Clipper Mills | 9.4 years | 285 |
| #3 | Rodriguez Camp | 12.8 years | 61 |
| #4 | Calpine | 13.1 years | 83 |
| #5 | Yolo | 15.4 years | 264 |
| #6 | Westley | 15.7 years | 721 |
| #7 | Nubieber | 16.1 years | 69 |
| #8 | Cherokee Strip | 16.5 years | 194 |
| #9 | Burnt Ranch | 16.7 years | 253 |
| #10 | California Polytechnic State University | 19.2 years | 7,529 |
| #11 | Di Giorgio | 19.3 years | 284 |
| #12 | University of California-Davis | 19.5 years | 8,158 |
| #13 | University of California-Merced | 19.5 years | 886 |
| #14 | Sonoma State University | 19.6 years | 1,957 |
| #15 | Franklin CDP (Sacramento County), California | 19.8 years | 245 |
| #16 | Idlewild | 19.8 years | 57 |
| #17 | University of California-Santa Barbara | 19.9 years | 11,634 |
| #18 | Pepperdine University | 20.0 years | 2,772 |
| #19 | Potrero | 20.0 years | 423 |
| #20 | Tonyville | 20.1 years | 417 |
| #21 | McClellan Park | 20.3 years | 1,665 |
| #22 | Victor | 20.7 years | 438 |
| #23 | Topaz | 20.9 years | 221 |
| #24 | El Monte Mobile Village | 21.0 years | 106 |
| #25 | London | 21.1 years | 1,701 |
| #26 | Isla Vista | 21.2 years | 13,717 |
| #27 | Clio | 21.5 years | 106 |
| #28 | Cowan | 21.5 years | 497 |
| #29 | Camp Pendleton Mainside | 21.6 years | 9,801 |
| #30 | Monterey Park Tract | 21.6 years | 144 |
| #31 | Cantua Creek | 21.7 years | 520 |
| #32 | Cottonwood CDP (Kern County), California | 21.7 years | 3,102 |
| #33 | Hardwick | 21.7 years | 167 |
| #34 | Hood | 21.7 years | 286 |
| #35 | Riverdale Park | 22.0 years | 998 |
| #36 | Petaluma Center | 22.3 years | 815 |
| #37 | Westside | 22.3 years | 189 |
| #38 | El Centro Naval Air Facility | 22.6 years | 497 |
| #39 | Pixley | 22.7 years | 3,796 |
| #40 | Stanford | 22.7 years | 17,958 |
| #41 | Stebbins | 22.8 years | 1,017 |
| #42 | Alpaugh | 23.1 years | 853 |
| #43 | Camp Pendleton South | 23.1 years | 15,011 |
| #44 | Lost Hills | 23.1 years | 1,861 |
| #45 | Old River | 23.1 years | 203 |
| #46 | Fort Irwin | 23.4 years | 8,791 |
| #47 | Bret Harte | 23.5 years | 4,807 |
| #48 | Potomac Park | 23.6 years | 10,634 |
| #49 | Samoa | 23.6 years | 163 |
| #50 | Edwards AFB | 24.1 years | 2,566 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the youngest in California?
El Rancho ranks #1 for youngest cities in California with a value of 8.2 years and a population of 149.
How many cities are ranked for youngest cities in California?
There are 50 cities ranked for youngest cities in California. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does California compare to other states for youngest cities?
You can compare California's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national youngest cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.