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Orinda

California · 19,507 residents (2025 est.) · 12.852 sq mi
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#9Highest median household incomeof 6,818$250,001#19Highest median rentof 6,764$3,501#23Most educatedof 6,82685.9%#50Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,863,200
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Orinda is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,863,200. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
86% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,514
+11%since 2000
from 17,599 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,518 / sq mi
+7%since 2009
from 1,416 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
47.5
+5%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:19,507 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K19K20K1990201020202024Orinda
202420K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.9%(1,153)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.4%(1,442)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148%(1,555)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.4%(1,052)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.7%(531)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.9%(951)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.6%(2,462)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416%(3,123)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.9%(2,703)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.9%(2,130)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.1%(1,769)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.3%(643)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,637 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$140,621
+115%since 2000
from $65,428 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
+8%since 2010
from 0.452 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,863,200
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $630,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,239 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
8.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
+20%since 2009
from 6.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(14,857)
Black0.4%(79)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(560)
Asian9.2%(1,613)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(13,040)
Black0.4%(86)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(1,272)
Asian16%(3,115)
Other10.3%(2,001)
Diversity Score
64
+67%since 2009
from 38 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.4%(470)
Honduran0.6%(120)
Peruvian0.3%(64)
Venezuelan0.3%(63)
Dominican0.3%(61)
Nicaraguan0.3%(58)
Ecuadorian0.3%(58)
Paraguayan0.3%(51)
Salvadoran0.2%(48)
Colombian0.2%(32)
+ 5 more hispanic origin groups with data
Chilean0.1%(28)
Puerto Rican0.1%(26)
Guatemalan0.1%(24)
Costa Rican0.1%(18)
Argentine0.1%(15)
Asian origin
Chinese8.6%(1,686)
Korean1.4%(272)
Asian Indian1.3%(262)
Filipino0.8%(154)
Taiwanese0.7%(141)
Japanese0.6%(114)
Vietnamese0.4%(81)
Pakistani0.4%(76)
Thai0.2%(34)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.2%(36)
Ancestry
German18.1%(3,528)
Irish16.1%(3,148)
English14.5%(2,837)
Italian6.6%(1,283)
Polish4.6%(891)
French4.4%(867)
Scottish3.5%(685)
American2.9%(565)
Swedish2.3%(443)
Russian2.2%(431)
Iranian1.5%(288)
Welsh1.3%(252)
+ 28 more ancestry groups with data
British1.2%(226)
Danish1.2%(225)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(225)
Hungarian1.1%(213)
Norwegian1.1%(211)
Arab1%(195)
Dutch0.9%(170)
Greek0.9%(169)
Ukrainian0.8%(161)
Czech0.8%(153)
Swiss0.8%(152)
Portuguese0.8%(147)
Latvian0.7%(144)
Austrian0.7%(136)
Turkish0.4%(87)
Lebanese0.4%(82)
Croatian0.4%(81)
Lithuanian0.3%(64)
Romanian0.2%(45)
Armenian0.2%(42)
Ghanaian0.2%(34)
Finnish0.2%(32)
Egyptian0.1%(16)
Australian0.1%(11)
Iraqi0%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Chinese population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
85.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
47.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.3%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.3%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
79.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
18.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−96.7 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2017
from 93.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 83.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.3%(1,845)
Married67.6%(5,124)
Widowed3%(228)
Divorced5.1%(387)
Women 15+
Never married20.2%(1,574)
Married64.2%(4,991)
Widowed8.4%(651)
Divorced7.2%(564)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orinda, California?

Orinda, California has about 19,514 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orinda, California?

The typical household in Orinda, California earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orinda, California expensive?

In Orinda, California, the median home is worth about $1,863,200, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Orinda, California?

About 85.9% of adults age 25 and over in Orinda, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orinda, California?

About 2.2% of people in Orinda, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orinda, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Orinda, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,872 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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