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Old City

California · Oakland · 3,443 residents · 0.257 sq mi
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The short version

Old City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,719. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $615,530. Despite a median home value of $615,530, the poverty rate sits 56% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Old City; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,443
Population density
13,397 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,719
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$72,887
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.521
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$615,530
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,226
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
30.7%
69.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic26.1%(899)
Black26.3%(907)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(297)
Asian35%(1,205)
Other3.9%(135)
Diversity Score91.4%(3,146)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.1%(899)
Black26.3%(907)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(297)
Asian35%(1,205)
Other3.9%(135)
Diversity Score91.4%(3,146)
Diversity Score
91
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
22.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
26.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
36.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Foreign born
37.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Home value$1,000,000+62%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old City, Oakland, California?

Old City, Oakland, California has about 3,443 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Old City, Oakland, California?

The typical household in Old City, Oakland, California earns about $107,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old City, Oakland, California expensive?

In Old City, Oakland, California, the median home is worth about $615,530, and the typical rent is about $2,226 a month.

How educated are people in Old City, Oakland, California?

About 59.6% of adults age 25 and over in Old City, Oakland, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old City, Oakland, California?

About 19.5% of people in Old City, 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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