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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Discovery Bay

California · 8,981 residents · 5.592 sq mi
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Discovery Bay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,915. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 1990. Median home value is $334,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 89% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,981
+68%since 1990
from 5,351 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,606 / sq mi
+68%since 1990
from 957 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
−1%since 1990
from 39.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K8K11K14K17K1990201020202024Discovery Bay
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$89,915
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,494 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$41,313
+41%since 1990
from $29,339 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$334,700
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $319,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,410
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
89.9%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 88.6% in 1990
10.1% rent
3.7
−24%since 1990
from 4.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(5,037)
Black2.2%(119)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(262)
Asian2%(106)
Diversity Score23.9%(1,281)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(7,406)
Black1.7%(157)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(937)
Asian1.8%(159)
Diversity Score32%(2,875)
32
+34%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 26.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.9%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 95.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

42.5 min
+8%since 1990
from 39.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Discovery Bay, California?

Discovery Bay, California has about 8,981 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Discovery Bay, California earns about $89,915 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 $334,700, and the typical rent is about $1,410 a month.

How educated are people in Discovery Bay, California?

About 28.0% 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 3.3% of people in Discovery Bay, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Discovery Bay, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Discovery Bay, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,630 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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

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