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Stockton

California · 320,804 residents · 63.095 sq mi
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Stockton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,393. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $298,200. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
320,804
+32%since 2000
from 243,771 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,084 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 3,864 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.5
+12%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
200K233K267K300K333K1990201020202024Stockton
2024322K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,393
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,453 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,064
+63%since 2000
from $15,405 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$298,200
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,183
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
49.1% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+54%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.1%(54,765)
Black11.9%(38,178)
Hispanic / Latino44.1%(141,601)
Asian21.1%(67,738)
Other5.6%(17,893)
Diversity Score89.1%(285,935)
Diversity Score
89
Unchangedsince 2000
from 89 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+68%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
25.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stockton, California?

Stockton, California has about 320,804 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stockton, California?

The typical household in Stockton, California earns about $58,393 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 $298,200, and the typical rent is about $1,183 a month.

How educated are people in Stockton, California?

About 18.6% 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 16.8% of people in Stockton, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stockton, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Stockton, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 109,861 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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