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Livermore

California · 87,955 residents · 26.57 sq mi
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Livermore is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,664. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $806,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 67% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
87,955
+20%since 2000
from 73,345 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,310 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 2,760 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+14%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
53K63K73K83K93K1990201020202024Livermore
202486K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,664
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,322 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,903
+86%since 2000
from $31,062 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$806,100
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,164
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,035 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
29.3% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+49%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.1%(48,449)
Black1.8%(1,604)
Hispanic / Latino21.6%(18,978)
Asian14.4%(12,633)
Other5%(4,384)
Diversity Score76.2%(67,048)
Diversity Score
76
+64%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.8%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
17.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Livermore, California?

Livermore, California has about 87,955 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Livermore, California?

The typical household in Livermore, California earns about $131,664 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 $806,100, and the typical rent is about $2,164 a month.

How educated are people in Livermore, California?

About 45.1% 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 4.3% 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 31,214 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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