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Piedmont

California · 10,642 residents (2025 est.) · 1.7 sq mi
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#13Most educatedof 6,82688.4%#15Most expensive homesof 6,786$2,000,001#17Highest median household incomeof 6,818$250,001#44Most work-from-homeof 6,82639.9%
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Piedmont is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. 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 43.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
88% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,945
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10,952 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,438 / sq mi
+5%since 2009
from 6,141 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,642 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K11K11K1990201020202024Piedmont
202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58%(874)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.3%(913)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.9%(869)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.8%(746)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.7%(181)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 343.2%(350)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.6%(1,711)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.2%(1,770)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.8%(1,184)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.2%(1,331)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.5%(713)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.8%(303)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,270 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$146,869
+108%since 2000
from $70,539 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
88.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+3%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $761,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,814 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
9.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
+34%since 2009
from 6.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
61
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-Hispanic76.8%(8,408)
Black1.2%(134)
Hispanic / Latino3%(325)
Asian15.8%(1,728)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(7,346)
Black0.8%(85)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(415)
Asian20%(2,191)
Other8.3%(908)
Diversity Score
63
+15%since 2009
from 54 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
Mexican1.8%(195)
Argentine0.5%(52)
Bolivian0.4%(44)
Guatemalan0.3%(31)
Peruvian0.2%(26)
Cuban0.2%(20)
Colombian0.1%(16)
Asian origin
Chinese8.4%(915)
Asian Indian2.6%(286)
Japanese2.4%(258)
Korean1.5%(169)
Taiwanese1.4%(154)
Vietnamese0.8%(87)
Filipino0.5%(58)
Kazakh0.4%(49)
Thai0.1%(11)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English16.2%(1,769)
German15.6%(1,708)
Irish11.3%(1,238)
Italian7.3%(799)
Scottish4.9%(536)
Polish3.9%(425)
Russian3.1%(335)
Swedish2.8%(303)
American2.3%(251)
French1.8%(193)
Danish1.7%(185)
Serbian1.6%(176)
+ 26 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian1.6%(176)
Austrian1.5%(168)
Scotch-Irish1.4%(150)
Dutch1.2%(128)
Arab1.1%(120)
Norwegian1.1%(116)
Latvian0.6%(61)
Czech0.5%(58)
Lebanese0.5%(54)
Belgian0.4%(46)
Canadian0.4%(46)
Swiss0.4%(42)
Iranian0.4%(40)
British0.3%(38)
Hungarian0.3%(33)
Palestinian0.3%(30)
Lithuanian0.3%(30)
Greek0.3%(28)
Welsh0.2%(26)
Finnish0.1%(16)
Slovak0.1%(15)
Portuguese0.1%(12)
Croatian0.1%(10)
Jamaican0.1%(6)
Turkish0%(4)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Chinese population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
88.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
56.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.1%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.9%
+33.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
79.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 5.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−98.7 ptssince 2013
from 99.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2017
from 95.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 85.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.6%(854)
Married73.4%(3,047)
Widowed1.3%(53)
Divorced4.7%(196)
Women 15+
Never married14.5%(599)
Married73%(3,022)
Widowed6.1%(252)
Divorced6.4%(266)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piedmont, California?

Piedmont, California has about 10,945 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Piedmont, California?

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

Is Piedmont, California expensive?

In Piedmont, California, the median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Piedmont, California?

About 88.4% of adults age 25 and over in Piedmont, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Piedmont, California?

About 4.3% of people in Piedmont, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Piedmont, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Piedmont, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 343 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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