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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

San Leandro

California · 68,223 residents · 13.323 sq mi
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San Leandro is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,681. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $193,500. With a median age of 38.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

68,223
−14%vs 2000
vs 79,452 in 2000
1990 – 2025
5,121 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 5,964 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.1
+1%vs 2000
vs 37.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
66K73K80K87K93K1990201020202024San Leandro
202488K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,681
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,081 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,563
−26%vs 2000
vs $23,895 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$193,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $229,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$650
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $873 in 2000
US average: $450
58.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.6% in 2000
41.5% rent
5.4
+21%vs 2000
vs 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(33,646)
Black9.6%(7,622)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(15,939)
Asian22.7%(18,064)
Other0%
Diversity Score85.9%(68,280)
1990
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(50,534)
Black5.8%(3,966)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(9,896)
Asian13.8%(9,405)
Other6.3%(4,318)
Diversity Score68.2%(46,508)
68
−21%vs 2000
vs 86 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.9%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.8%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
−5%vs 2000
vs 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in San Leandro, California?

San Leandro, California has about 68,223 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in San Leandro, California?

The typical household in San Leandro, California earns about $35,681 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Leandro, California expensive?

In San Leandro, California, the median home is worth about $193,500, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in San Leandro, California?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in San Leandro, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Leandro, California?

About 5.0% of people in San Leandro, 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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