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Sunol

California · 913 residents · 28.26 sq mi
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Sunol is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,167. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 419 residents. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $985,700. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
913
−31%since 2000
from 1,332 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
32 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 47 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.3
+19%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
7038741K1K1K2000201020202024Sunol
2024847
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,167
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,353 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,793
+24%since 2000
from $45,773 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.540
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$985,700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,288
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,349 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.2%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
11.7
+101%since 2000
from 5.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(1,077)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(116)
Asian4.8%(64)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.8%(424)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(719)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10%(91)
Asian5.3%(48)
Other5.8%(53)
Diversity Score45.2%(413)
Diversity Score
45
+42%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+5%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.3%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
15.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunol, California?

Sunol, California has about 913 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunol, California?

The typical household in Sunol, California earns about $84,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunol, California expensive?

In Sunol, California, the median home is worth about $985,700, and the typical rent is about $1,288 a month.

How educated are people in Sunol, California?

About 44.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sunol, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunol, California?

About 3.3% of people in Sunol, 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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