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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Vallejo

California · 116,760 residents · 30.435 sq mi
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Vallejo is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,030. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $162,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

116,760
+7%since 1990
from 109,199 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,836 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 3,588 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+10%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
108K113K118K123K128K1990201020202024Vallejo
2024124K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,030
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,605 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,415
+43%since 1990
from $14,271 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.1%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$162,600
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $140,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$781
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $578 in 1990
US average: $602
63.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 61.9% in 1990
36.8% rent
3.3
−15%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic50.4%(55,009)
Black21.3%(23,226)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(11,201)
Asian23%(25,101)
Diversity Score87.4%(95,488)
2000
White, non-Hispanic30.4%(35,533)
Black23.3%(27,201)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(18,591)
Asian23.8%(27,829)
Diversity Score92.2%(107,700)
92
+5%since 1990
from 87 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.1%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.6 min
−1%since 1990
from 28.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vallejo, California?

Vallejo, California has about 116,760 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Vallejo, California?

The typical household in Vallejo, California earns about $50,030 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vallejo, California expensive?

In Vallejo, California, the median home is worth about $162,600, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Vallejo, California?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Vallejo, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vallejo, California?

About 10.1% of people in Vallejo, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vallejo, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Vallejo, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,561 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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