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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Emeryville

California · 6,882 residents · 1.273 sq mi
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Emeryville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,359. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $174,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,882
+20%since 1990
from 5,740 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,406 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 4,509 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.2
+2%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K9K12K14K1990201020202024Emeryville
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,359
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,665 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,260
+43%since 1990
from $23,190 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.2%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $142,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$985
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $716 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 37.6% in 1990
62.9% rent
Afford Score
3.8
−4%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(3,001)
Black23.1%(1,325)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(488)
Asian18.6%(1,068)
Diversity Score85.5%(4,907)
2000
White, non-Hispanic41.6%(2,861)
Black18.9%(1,304)
Hispanic / Latino9%(616)
Asian25.4%(1,749)
Diversity Score85.9%(5,914)
Diversity Score
86
+1%since 1990
from 85 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.5%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 49.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.7%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 87.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
25.4%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
−21%since 1990
from 24.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emeryville, California?

Emeryville, California has about 6,882 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Emeryville, California?

The typical household in Emeryville, California earns about $45,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emeryville, California expensive?

In Emeryville, California, the median home is worth about $174,600, and the typical rent is about $985 a month.

How educated are people in Emeryville, California?

About 53.5% of adults age 25 and over in Emeryville, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emeryville, California?

About 13.2% of people in Emeryville, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emeryville, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Emeryville, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,142 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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