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Stockton-Lodi, CA · 1 counties · 823,815 residents (2025 est.) · 1,392.238 sq mi
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#18Most foreign-born residentsof 92525.2%#37Highest median rentof 925$1,734#44Most densely populatedof 925592
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Stockton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,179. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $530,700. It ranks in the top 1% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
797,334
+41%since 2000
from 563,598 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
573 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 405 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
+11%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:823,815 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
449K544K639K734K829K1990201020202024Stockton
2024797K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,179
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,282 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,266
+115%since 2000
from $17,365 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.6%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$530,700
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,734
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $617 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
+70%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.4%(267,002)
Black6.4%(36,139)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(172,073)
Asian11%(62,126)
Other0%
Diversity Score79.1%(445,704)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.8%(213,729)
Black6.6%(52,516)
Hispanic / Latino42.5%(339,161)
Asian18.2%(145,037)
Other5.9%(46,891)
Diversity Score88.3%(703,969)
Segregation Score36.9%(293,915)
Diversity Score
88
+12%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
+5%since 2020
from 35 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.8%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
25.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2017
from 77.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 59.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 26.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

StocktonCENTRAL324,597LodiCENTRAL69,100
What's inside

1 component county

San Joaquin CountyCENTRAL823,815
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stockton-Lodi, CA?

Stockton-Lodi, CA has about 797,334 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stockton-Lodi, CA?

The typical household in Stockton-Lodi, CA earns about $92,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stockton-Lodi, CA expensive?

In Stockton-Lodi, CA, the median home is worth about $530,700, and the typical rent is about $1,734 a month.

How educated are people in Stockton-Lodi, CA?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Stockton-Lodi, CA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stockton-Lodi, CA?

About 12.4% of people in Stockton-Lodi, CA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stockton-Lodi, CA grown since 1990?

Yes, Stockton-Lodi, CA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 316,706 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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