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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

San Leandro

California · 79,452 residents · 13.323 sq mi
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San Leandro is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,081. Population has grown 16% since 1990. Median home value is $229,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

79,452
+16%since 1990
from 68,223 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,964 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 5,121 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
−1%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
66K73K80K87K93K1990201020202024San Leandro
202488K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,081
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,681 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,895
+36%since 1990
from $17,563 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$229,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $193,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$873
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $650 in 1990
US average: $602
60.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 58.5% in 1990
39.4% rent
4.5
−17%since 1990
from 5.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(50,534)
Black5.8%(3,966)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(9,896)
Asian13.8%(9,405)
Diversity Score68.2%(46,508)
2000
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(33,646)
Black9.6%(7,622)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(15,939)
Asian22.7%(18,064)
Diversity Score85.9%(68,280)
86
+26%since 1990
from 68 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.3%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 79.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
+5%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Leandro, California?

San Leandro, California has about 79,452 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in San Leandro, California earns about $51,081 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 $229,700, and the typical rent is about $873 a month.

How educated are people in San Leandro, California?

About 23.3% 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 6.4% of people in San Leandro, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Leandro, California grown since 1990?

Yes, San Leandro, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,229 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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