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CITY · 2020 ACS

Moraga

California · 16,870 residents · 9.461 sq mi
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Moraga is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $152,788. Population has declined 4% since 2019. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $1,171,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 94% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,870
−4%since 2019
from 17,539 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Median age
42.9
−1%since 2019
from 43.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
16K16K17K17K18K200920202024Moraga
202417K
200920202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54%(667)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(943)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.1%(1,206)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 1911.4%(1,919)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.6%(1,614)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 345.1%(860)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.7%(1,631)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.5%(2,451)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413%(2,196)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.5%(1,776)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.6%(1,119)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.9%(488)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$152,788
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $140,378 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$74,612
+7%since 2019
from $69,916 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 73.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,171,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,140,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,311
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,128 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 82.4% in 2019
18.8% rent
Afford Score
7.7
−6%since 2019
from 8.1 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(12,260)
Black0.6%(103)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(1,352)
Asian15.9%(2,783)
Other5.9%(1,041)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(10,440)
Black1.2%(197)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(1,652)
Asian18.6%(3,143)
Other6.9%(1,163)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.4%(744)
Puerto Rican0.7%(120)
Peruvian0.7%(117)
Spaniard0.5%(79)
Argentine0.3%(48)
Nicaraguan0.2%(36)
Salvadoran0.1%(18)
Colombian0.1%(10)
Cuban0%(7)
Asian origin
Chinese8.7%(1,467)
Korean2.6%(447)
Japanese2.1%(349)
Filipino1.5%(260)
Indonesian0.9%(149)
Asian Indian0.9%(144)
Taiwanese0.8%(129)
Vietnamese0.6%(93)
Pakistani0.1%(23)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.4%(68)
Samoan0.3%(50)
Tongan0.2%(40)
Fijian0%(7)
Ancestry
Irish12.8%(2,165)
English12.3%(2,081)
German12.1%(2,036)
Italian7.1%(1,197)
American3.8%(641)
Polish2.7%(464)
French2.6%(440)
Russian2.1%(361)
Scottish1.9%(320)
Norwegian1.8%(310)
Swedish1.8%(305)
Portuguese1.6%(273)
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Iranian1.3%(227)
Greek1.3%(217)
British1%(173)
Dutch0.9%(147)
Danish0.8%(134)
Austrian0.8%(130)
Hungarian0.7%(117)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(114)
Welsh0.7%(112)
Romanian0.6%(103)
Turkish0.6%(100)
Swiss0.4%(74)
Finnish0.4%(70)
Croatian0.4%(62)
Israeli0.4%(61)
Armenian0.3%(56)
Canadian0.3%(54)
Ukrainian0.2%(39)
Lithuanian0.2%(37)
Belgian0.2%(33)
Slovak0.2%(33)
Australian0.1%(22)
Brazilian0.1%(22)
Czech0.1%(21)
Lebanese0.1%(14)
Syrian0.1%(11)
Slovene0.1%(9)
Arab0%(8)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Chinese population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 73.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 99.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
36.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 35.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+2%since 2019
from 33.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 57.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 55.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 62.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 47.0% in 2019
Female
52.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 53.0% in 2019
Foreign born
16.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 14.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married31.6%(2,090)
Married62.9%(4,164)
Widowed2.2%(145)
Divorced3.3%(216)
Women 15+
Never married29.1%(2,023)
Married56.6%(3,936)
Widowed5.9%(408)
Divorced8.4%(585)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moraga, California?

Moraga, California has about 16,870 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moraga, California?

The typical household in Moraga, California earns about $152,788 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 $1,171,500, and the typical rent is about $2,311 a month.

How educated are people in Moraga, California?

About 74.9% 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 6.0% of people in Moraga, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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