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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oakley

California · 25,619 residents · 15.866 sq mi
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Oakley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,589. Population has grown 41% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $185,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,619
+41%since 1990
from 18,225 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,615 / sq mi
+41%since 1990
from 1,149 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.5
+7%since 1990
from 29.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K24K32K40K48K1990201020202024Oakley
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$65,589
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,091 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,895
+41%since 1990
from $15,540 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.0%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$185,500
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $164,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$944
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $715 in 1990
US average: $602
85.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 83.0% in 1990
14.9% rent
2.8
−21%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

13.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.8%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.6 min
+16%since 1990
from 33.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Oakley, California?

Oakley, California has about 25,619 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oakley, California?

The typical household in Oakley, California earns about $65,589 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 $185,500, and the typical rent is about $944 a month.

How educated are people in Oakley, California?

About 13.7% 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 5.0% of people in Oakley, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakley, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakley, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,394 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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

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