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Oakland

California · 390,724 residents · 55.963 sq mi
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Oakland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,721. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $528,600. Despite a median home value of $528,600, the poverty rate sits 35% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
390,724
−2%since 2000
from 399,484 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,982 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 7,138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+9%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
365K386K406K427K447K1990201020202024Oakland
2024439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,721
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,055 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,671
+40%since 2000
from $21,936 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$528,600
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $227,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $696 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
58.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.6
+87%since 2000
from 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23.5%(93,953)
Black35.1%(140,139)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(87,467)
Asian15.1%(60,393)
Other0%
Diversity Score90.9%(363,248)
2010
White, non-Hispanic25.9%(101,308)
Black27.3%(106,637)
Hispanic / Latino25.4%(99,068)
Asian16.7%(65,127)
Other4.8%(18,942)
Diversity Score95.5%(373,287)
Diversity Score
96
+5%since 2000
from 91 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+24%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
16.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.3%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
28.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.8%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Neighborhoods in Oakland

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, California?

Oakland, California has about 390,724 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland, California?

The typical household in Oakland, California earns about $49,721 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakland, California expensive?

In Oakland, California, the median home is worth about $528,600, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, California?

About 36.3% of adults age 25 and over in Oakland, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakland, California?

About 18.7% of people in Oakland, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakland, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakland, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,482 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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