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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Orinda

California · 16,642 residents · 12.852 sq mi
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Orinda is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,968. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $433,600. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 126% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

16,642
−5%vs 2000
vs 17,599 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,295 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 1,369 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.9
−5%vs 2000
vs 45.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$80,968
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $117,637 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$40,558
−38%vs 2000
vs $65,428 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.4%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$433,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $630,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,239 in 2000
US average: $450
91.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.6% in 2000
8.6% rent
5.4
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 5.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score29.5%(5,191)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(15,255)
Black0.8%(126)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(313)
Asian6.9%(1,147)
Other0.7%(114)
Diversity Score23.2%(3,858)
23
−21%vs 2000
vs 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

66.0%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
97.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
28.5%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.4 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Orinda, California?

Orinda, California has about 16,642 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Orinda, California?

The typical household in Orinda, California earns about $80,968 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 $433,600, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Orinda, California?

About 66.0% 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 2.4% of people in Orinda, 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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