Bushrod is a neighborhood of 5,631 people in Oakland. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $1,326,252. 46% of homes are owner-occupied. Density works out to 16,417 people per square mile. Renters pay $2,208 a month at the median. 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
Land area
0.34 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.24 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(2,615)
Black21.3%(1,200)
Hispanic / Latino15%(847)
Asian7.1%(401)
Other10.1%(568)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(2,615)
Black21.3%(1,200)
Hispanic / Latino15%(847)
Asian7.1%(401)
Other10.1%(568)
Diversity Score
88
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
