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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Oakley

California · 18,225 residents · 15.866 sq mi
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Oakley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,091. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 7,394 residents. Median home value is $164,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

18,225
−29%vs 2000
vs 25,619 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,149 / sq mi
−29%vs 2000
vs 1,615 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.3
−7%vs 2000
vs 31.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
16K24K32K40K48K1990201020202024Oakley
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,091
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,589 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,540
−29%vs 2000
vs $21,895 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$164,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $185,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$715
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $944 in 2000
US average: $450
83.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.1% in 2000
17.0% rent
3.6
+26%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(16,469)
Black3.2%(832)
Hispanic / Latino25%(6,399)
Asian2.8%(708)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.2%(15,179)
1990
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(15,363)
Black1.3%(233)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(3,976)
Asian3.5%(645)
Other10.9%(1,984)
Diversity Score60%(10,938)
60
+1%vs 2000
vs 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.1%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.4 min
−14%vs 2000
vs 38.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Oakley, California?

Oakley, California has about 18,225 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Oakley, California?

The typical household in Oakley, California earns about $46,091 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakley, California expensive?

In Oakley, California, the median home is worth about $164,800, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Oakley, California?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Oakley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakley, California?

About 5.6% of people in Oakley, 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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