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Oakley

California · 35,432 residents · 15.866 sq mi
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Oakley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,583. Population has grown 38% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $384,300. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,432
+38%since 2000
from 25,619 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,233 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 1,615 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.0
+2%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K24K32K40K48K1990201020202024Oakley
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,583
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,589 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,069
+24%since 2000
from $21,895 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$384,300
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $185,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,423
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $944 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−16.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
51.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+77%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(16,815)
Black6.9%(2,460)
Hispanic / Latino34.9%(12,364)
Asian5.9%(2,098)
Other2.8%(999)
Diversity Score78.7%(27,879)
Diversity Score
79
+33%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.3 min
−3%since 2000
from 38.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.1%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
17.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakley, California?

Oakley, California has about 35,432 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakley, California?

The typical household in Oakley, California earns about $76,583 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 $384,300, and the typical rent is about $1,423 a month.

How educated are people in Oakley, California?

About 13.2% 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 7.4% 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 17,207 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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

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