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Sunol

California · 922 residents · 28.26 sq mi
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Sunol is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $161,563. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 410 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,125,000. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 105% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
922
−31%since 2000
from 1,332 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
33 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 47 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.7
+25%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
7038741K1K1K2000201020202024Sunol
2024847
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$161,563
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,353 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$98,991
+116%since 2000
from $45,773 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
87.5%
+38.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,125,000
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,650
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
7.0
+19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67%(618)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(143)
Asian11.4%(105)
Other1.1%(10)
Diversity Score58.2%(537)
Diversity Score
58
+83%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.3%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunol, California?

Sunol, California has about 922 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunol, California?

The typical household in Sunol, California earns about $161,563 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 $1,125,000, and the typical rent is about $1,650 a month.

How educated are people in Sunol, California?

About 44.2% 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 4.6% 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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