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Discovery Bay

California · 15,358 residents · 5.592 sq mi
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Discovery Bay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,004. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $640,700. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 64% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,358
+71%since 2000
from 8,981 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
43.9
+13%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K8K11K14K17K1990201020202024Discovery Bay
202415K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.1%(781)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.8%(889)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.2%(1,104)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.9%(1,055)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(726)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.3%(1,430)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.4%(1,909)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5415.2%(2,329)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.1%(2,467)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.9%(1,670)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.3%(813)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.2%(185)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$129,004
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,915 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,961
+28%since 2000
from $41,313 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$640,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,618
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
16.3% rent
Afford Score
5.0
−21%since 2009
from 6.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Discovery Bay on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(7,406)
Black1.7%(157)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(937)
Asian1.8%(159)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(9,734)
Black4.7%(722)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(2,865)
Asian5.7%(880)
Other4.1%(632)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican13.2%(2,096)
Spaniard1.7%(270)
Puerto Rican0.3%(52)
Nicaraguan0.2%(36)
Salvadoran0.2%(35)
Uruguayan0.1%(23)
Costa Rican0.1%(18)
Chilean0.1%(9)
Panamanian0.1%(8)
Asian origin
Filipino3.1%(491)
Chinese1.1%(171)
Asian Indian0.9%(140)
Japanese0.5%(81)
Vietnamese0.2%(38)
Pakistani0.2%(27)
Korean0.1%(11)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.7%(105)
Chamorro0.1%(19)
Ancestry
German15.1%(2,395)
Irish13.4%(2,133)
Italian13.2%(2,103)
English9.8%(1,552)
Portuguese4%(633)
French3.7%(587)
American3.1%(489)
Dutch2.2%(351)
Scottish1.7%(274)
Polish1.5%(239)
Swedish1.5%(232)
Norwegian1.4%(226)
+ 27 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish1.2%(184)
Belgian1%(158)
Welsh0.8%(134)
Armenian0.7%(119)
Greek0.6%(103)
Russian0.5%(83)
Swiss0.4%(65)
Brazilian0.3%(50)
British0.3%(50)
Israeli0.2%(29)
Danish0.2%(26)
West Indian0.2%(26)
Turkish0.1%(22)
Syrian0.1%(20)
Finnish0.1%(18)
Austrian0.1%(16)
Slovak0.1%(16)
Czech0.1%(13)
Hungarian0.1%(12)
Iranian0.1%(12)
Lebanese0.1%(11)
Bulgarian0.1%(9)
Australian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.9 min
+8%since 2000
from 42.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.1%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married33.1%(2,003)
Married58%(3,511)
Widowed2.3%(140)
Divorced6.7%(404)
Women 15+
Never married23.3%(1,524)
Married56.9%(3,726)
Widowed4.3%(283)
Divorced15.5%(1,018)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Discovery Bay, California?

Discovery Bay, California has about 15,358 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Discovery Bay, California earns about $129,004 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 $640,700, and the typical rent is about $2,618 a month.

How educated are people in Discovery Bay, California?

About 30.9% 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 9.6% 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 10,007 residents, a change of about 187 percent over that period.

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

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