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CITY · INCORPORATED 1852 · 2020 ACS

Oakland

California · 440,646 residents · 55.963 sq mi
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Oakland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,143. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $730,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
440,646
+10%since 2000
from 399,484 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,874 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 7,138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+12%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
365K386K406K427K447K1990201020202024Oakland
2024439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,143
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,055 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,407
+112%since 2000
from $21,936 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.7%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$730,000
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $227,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,539
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $696 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
60.7% rent
Afford Score
9.1
+61%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.3%(120,187)
Black20.8%(91,561)
Hispanic / Latino28.8%(126,843)
Asian15.9%(69,906)
Other6.7%(29,606)
Diversity Score95.9%(422,584)
Diversity Score
96
+5%since 2000
from 91 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+48%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
49.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.9%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
26.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Neighborhoods in Oakland

Adams PointBushrodChinatownCleveland HeightsClintonColiseum IndustrialGlenviewHavenscourtMeadow BrookMontclairOakland Army BaseOakland Ave-Harrison StOld CityPiedmont AvenuePrescottProduce & WaterfrontRalph BuncheRancho San AntonioRedwood HeightsSan Pablo GatewayTemescalUpper DimondNeighborhoods in Oakland
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, California?

Oakland, California has about 440,646 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland, California?

The typical household in Oakland, California earns about $80,143 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 $730,000, and the typical rent is about $1,539 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, California?

About 46.1% 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 14.6% 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 68,404 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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