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Emeryville

California · 12,905 residents · 1.273 sq mi
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Emeryville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,063. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 88% since 2000. 72% 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 $538,300. Households here earn about 32% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,905
+88%since 2000
from 6,882 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,137 / sq mi
+88%since 2000
from 5,406 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
−1%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K9K12K14K1990201020202024Emeryville
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,063
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,359 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,313
+114%since 2000
from $33,260 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.3%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$538,300
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,497
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $985 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
29.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
70.3% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+34%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.6%(2,861)
Black18.9%(1,304)
Hispanic / Latino9%(616)
Asian25.4%(1,749)
Other0%
Diversity Score85.9%(5,914)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.4%(4,564)
Black15.2%(1,968)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(1,435)
Asian30.4%(3,918)
Other6.3%(809)
Diversity Score91.8%(11,850)
Diversity Score
92
+7%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+88%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
43.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
73.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
31.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emeryville, California?

Emeryville, California has about 12,905 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emeryville, California?

The typical household in Emeryville, California earns about $104,063 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 $538,300, and the typical rent is about $2,497 a month.

How educated are people in Emeryville, California?

About 72.0% 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 12.8% 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 7,165 residents, a change of about 125 percent over that period.

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