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San Leandro

California · 91,008 residents · 13.323 sq mi
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San Leandro is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,604. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $624,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
91,008
+15%since 2000
from 79,452 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,831 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 5,964 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+8%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
66K73K80K87K93K1990201020202024San Leandro
202488K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,604
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,081 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,505
+61%since 2000
from $23,895 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.1%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$624,900
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $229,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,759
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $873 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
45.5% rent
Afford Score
7.2
+60%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.6%(17,865)
Black10.7%(9,708)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(25,981)
Asian35.6%(32,365)
Other6.5%(5,947)
Diversity Score92.8%(84,492)
Diversity Score
93
+8%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+51%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.3%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
35.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Leandro, California?

San Leandro, California has about 91,008 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Leandro, California earns about $86,604 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 $624,900, and the typical rent is about $1,759 a month.

How educated are people in San Leandro, California?

About 31.6% 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 9.3% 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 22,785 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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