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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Discovery Bay

California · 5,351 residents · 5.592 sq mi
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Discovery Bay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,494. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 3,630 residents. Median home value is $319,300. With a median age of 39.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 83% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,351
−40%vs 2000
vs 8,981 in 2000
1990 – 2024
957 / sq mi
−40%vs 2000
vs 1,606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.1
+1%vs 2000
vs 38.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K8K11K14K17K1990201020202024Discovery Bay
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$65,494
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $89,915 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$29,339
−29%vs 2000
vs $41,313 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$319,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $334,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,410 in 2000
US average: $450
88.6%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.9% in 2000
11.4% rent
4.9
+31%vs 2000
vs 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(7,406)
Black1.7%(157)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(937)
Asian1.8%(159)
Other0%
Diversity Score32%(2,875)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(5,037)
Black2.2%(119)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(262)
Asian2%(106)
Other1.7%(89)
Diversity Score23.9%(1,281)
24
−25%vs 2000
vs 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.9%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
95.4%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.2%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

39.3 min
−7%vs 2000
vs 42.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Discovery Bay, California?

Discovery Bay, California has about 5,351 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Discovery Bay, California?

The typical household in Discovery Bay, California earns about $65,494 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Discovery Bay, California expensive?

In Discovery Bay, California, the median home is worth about $319,300, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Discovery Bay, California?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Discovery Bay, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Discovery Bay, California?

About 2.6% of people in Discovery Bay, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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