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Dublin

California · 72,589 residents · 15.229 sq mi
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Dublin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $152,745. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 42,616 residents. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $934,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 94% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72,589
+142%since 2000
from 29,973 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,766 / sq mi
+142%since 2000
from 1,968 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+6%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K33K48K63K78K1990201020202024Dublin
202471K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$152,745
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,283 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,303
+112%since 2000
from $29,451 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$934,500
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,775
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
37.9% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+44%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(18,669)
Black10%(2,995)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(4,059)
Asian10.2%(3,050)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.1%(20,121)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25%(18,149)
Black3.8%(2,740)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(8,351)
Asian53.5%(38,858)
Other5.4%(3,935)
Diversity Score78.5%(56,950)
Diversity Score
78
+17%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.5%
+34.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.1%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.0 min
+68%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.3%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
38.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dublin, California?

Dublin, California has about 72,589 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dublin, California?

The typical household in Dublin, California earns about $152,745 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dublin, California expensive?

In Dublin, California, the median home is worth about $934,500, and the typical rent is about $2,775 a month.

How educated are people in Dublin, California?

About 67.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dublin, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dublin, California?

About 3.6% of people in Dublin, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dublin, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Dublin, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 49,360 residents, a change of about 212 percent over that period.

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