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Chinatown

California · Oakland · 5,287 residents · 0.212 sq mi
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The short version

Chinatown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,299. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $576,702. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Oakland median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Chinatown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
18% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,287
Population density
24,939 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,299
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$52,653
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.547
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$576,702
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,970
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.2%
81.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
49.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic10.2%(539)
Black8.2%(432)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(179)
Asian67.1%(3,550)
Other11.1%(587)
Diversity Score64.8%(3,427)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.2%(539)
Black8.2%(432)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(179)
Asian67.1%(3,550)
Other11.1%(587)
Diversity Score64.8%(3,427)
Diversity Score
65
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
51.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
Foreign born
62.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
32.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Chinatown

Old North Sacramento
Pop 5,660
Menlo Park
Pop 6,204
Government Hill
Pop 6,023
Spring Lake
Pop 5,206
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CHINATOWN VS
Old North Sacramento
Income$50,634−3%
Home value$282,200−51%
Population5,660+7%
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CHINATOWN VS
Menlo Park
Income$51,979−1%
Home value$255,540−56%
Population6,204+17%
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CHINATOWN VS
Government Hill
Income$49,886−5%
Home value$500,005−13%
Population6,023+14%
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CHINATOWN VS
Spring Lake
Income$57,932+11%
Home value$169,810−71%
Population5,206−2%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chinatown, Oakland, California?

Chinatown, Oakland, California has about 5,287 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chinatown, Oakland, California earns about $52,299 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chinatown, Oakland, California expensive?

In Chinatown, Oakland, California, the median home is worth about $576,702, and the typical rent is about $1,970 a month.

How educated are people in Chinatown, Oakland, California?

About 36.7% of adults age 25 and over in Chinatown, Oakland, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 24.0% of people in Chinatown, 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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