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Livermore

California · 80,968 residents · 26.57 sq mi
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Livermore is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,988. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $592,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
80,968
+10%since 2000
from 73,345 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,047 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,760 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+9%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
53K63K73K83K93K1990201020202024Livermore
202486K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,988
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,322 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,072
+32%since 2000
from $31,062 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$592,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,314
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,035 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.3
+54%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(54,587)
Black1.5%(1,094)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(10,541)
Asian5.7%(4,171)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.6%(34,150)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(52,397)
Black1.9%(1,562)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(16,920)
Asian8.2%(6,643)
Other3.5%(2,826)
Diversity Score65.2%(52,826)
Diversity Score
65
+40%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+13%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.5%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
16.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Livermore, California?

Livermore, California has about 80,968 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Livermore, California?

The typical household in Livermore, California earns about $93,988 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Livermore, California expensive?

In Livermore, California, the median home is worth about $592,500, and the typical rent is about $1,314 a month.

How educated are people in Livermore, California?

About 36.9% of adults age 25 and over in Livermore, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Livermore, California?

About 5.6% of people in Livermore, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Livermore, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Livermore, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24,227 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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