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Moraga

California · 16,016 residents · 9.461 sq mi
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Moraga is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,429. Population has declined 5% since 2009. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $955,500. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 95% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,016
−5%since 2009
from 16,841 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
1,693 / sq mi
−5%since 2009
from 1,780 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+13%since 2009
from 40.0 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
16K16K17K17K18K200920202024Moraga
202417K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,429
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $125,978 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,237
−4%since 2009
from $55,209 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.9%
US avg: 7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$955,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $967,400 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,675
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $1,780 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.1
+5%since 2009
from 7.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(12,325)
Black1.1%(182)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(1,388)
Asian13.6%(2,296)
Other3.9%(650)
Diversity Score54.7%(9,208)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(11,509)
Black1.6%(258)
Hispanic / Latino7%(1,123)
Asian14.8%(2,371)
Other3.2%(514)
Diversity Score54.8%(8,784)
Diversity Score
55
Unchangedsince 2009
from 55 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 98.1% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
33.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
56.4%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
15.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moraga, California?

Moraga, California has about 16,016 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moraga, California?

The typical household in Moraga, California earns about $118,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moraga, California expensive?

In Moraga, California, the median home is worth about $955,500, and the typical rent is about $1,675 a month.

How educated are people in Moraga, California?

About 73.6% of adults age 25 and over in Moraga, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moraga, California?

About 4.6% of people in Moraga, California live below the federal poverty line.

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