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Bushrod

California · Oakland · 5,631 residents · 0.343 sq mi
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The short version

Bushrod is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,164. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,326,252. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Bushrod; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,631
Population density
16,417 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,164
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$70,344
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,326,252
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,208
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.3%
53.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(2,615)
Black21.3%(1,200)
Hispanic / Latino15%(847)
Asian7.1%(401)
Other10.1%(568)
Diversity Score87.6%(4,935)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(2,615)
Black21.3%(1,200)
Hispanic / Latino15%(847)
Asian7.1%(401)
Other10.1%(568)
Diversity Score87.6%(4,935)
Diversity Score
88
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
33.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
Female
52.9%
Foreign born
10.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Home value$1,180,864−11%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bushrod, Oakland, California?

Bushrod, Oakland, California has about 5,631 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bushrod, Oakland, California?

The typical household in Bushrod, Oakland, California earns about $112,164 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bushrod, Oakland, California expensive?

In Bushrod, Oakland, California, the median home is worth about $1,326,252, and the typical rent is about $2,208 a month.

How educated are people in Bushrod, Oakland, California?

About 69.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bushrod, Oakland, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bushrod, Oakland, California?

About 11.3% of people in Bushrod, Oakland, 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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