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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Stockton

California · 210,943 residents · 63.095 sq mi
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Stockton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,876. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $106,700. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% 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

210,943
−13%vs 2000
vs 243,771 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,343 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 3,864 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.4
−1%vs 2000
vs 29.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
200K233K267K300K333K1990201020202024Stockton
2024322K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,876
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,453 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,331
−26%vs 2000
vs $15,405 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.4%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$106,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $117,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$476
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $581 in 2000
US average: $450
48.5%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.6% in 2000
51.5% rent
4.0
+20%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(78,539)
Black10.8%(26,359)
Hispanic / Latino32.5%(79,217)
Asian19.3%(47,093)
Other0%
Diversity Score89.1%(217,181)
1990
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(121,358)
Black9.7%(20,427)
Hispanic / Latino23.9%(50,370)
Asian22.8%(48,135)
Other10%(21,023)
Diversity Score87.6%(184,746)
88
−2%vs 2000
vs 89 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.6%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
−1%vs 2000
vs 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Stockton, California?

Stockton, California has about 210,943 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Stockton, California?

The typical household in Stockton, California earns about $26,876 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stockton, California expensive?

In Stockton, California, the median home is worth about $106,700, and the typical rent is about $476 a month.

How educated are people in Stockton, California?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Stockton, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stockton, California?

About 21.4% of people in Stockton, 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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