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Piedmont

California · 10,667 residents · 1.7 sq mi
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Piedmont is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $169,674. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,001. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 179% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,667
−3%since 2000
from 10,952 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,275 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 6,442 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.2
+6%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K11K11K1990201020202024Piedmont
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$169,674
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,270 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,270
+11%since 2000
from $70,539 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
83.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $761,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,814 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
11.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.9
+4%since 2000
from 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score42.8%(4,689)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(7,632)
Black1.3%(136)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(421)
Asian18%(1,924)
Other3.7%(390)
Diversity Score54.4%(5,804)
Diversity Score
54
+27%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
44.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
12.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
79.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
14.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piedmont, California?

Piedmont, California has about 10,667 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Piedmont, California?

The typical household in Piedmont, California earns about $169,674 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Piedmont, California?

About 81.2% 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 2.4% 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 65 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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