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Pleasant Hill

California · 34,017 residents (2025 est.) · 7.075 sq mi
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#214Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,077,100
The short version

Pleasant Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,029. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,077,100. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 46% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,235
+4%since 2000
from 32,837 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,839 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 4,641 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+8%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:34,017 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
31K32K33K34K35K1990201020202024Pleasant Hill
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$145,029
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,489 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,767
+99%since 2000
from $33,076 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.1%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
−4%since 2010
from 0.422 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,077,100
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $287,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,533
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $984 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
37.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
+74%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(25,139)
Black1.5%(493)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(2,767)
Asian9.3%(3,053)
Other0%
Diversity Score43%(14,109)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(18,952)
Black4%(1,366)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(5,036)
Asian16.6%(5,688)
Other9.3%(3,193)
Diversity Score79.3%(27,132)
Diversity Score
79
+84%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 42.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.2%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
18.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2017
from 91.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 78.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 6.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pleasant Hill, California?

Pleasant Hill, California has about 34,235 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pleasant Hill, California?

The typical household in Pleasant Hill, California earns about $145,029 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pleasant Hill, California expensive?

In Pleasant Hill, California, the median home is worth about $1,077,100, and the typical rent is about $2,533 a month.

How educated are people in Pleasant Hill, California?

About 54.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pleasant Hill, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pleasant Hill, California?

About 7.3% of people in Pleasant Hill, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pleasant Hill, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Pleasant Hill, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,650 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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