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Ralph Bunche

California · Oakland · 4,303 residents · 0.28 sq mi
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The short version

Ralph Bunche has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,084. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $775,165. Households here earn about 42% less than the Oakland median. Despite a median home value of $775,165, the poverty rate sits 51% 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 Ralph Bunche; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,303
Population density
15,368 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,084
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$47,046
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.558
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$775,165
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,732
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.1%
72.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic22.4%(963)
Black47.6%(2,047)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(480)
Asian10.3%(443)
Other8.6%(370)
Diversity Score86.6%(3,728)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.4%(963)
Black47.6%(2,047)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(480)
Asian10.3%(443)
Other8.6%(370)
Diversity Score86.6%(3,728)
Diversity Score
87
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
26.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
Female
57.1%
Foreign born
22.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ralph Bunche, Oakland, California?

Ralph Bunche, Oakland, California has about 4,303 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ralph Bunche, Oakland, California?

The typical household in Ralph Bunche, Oakland, California earns about $59,084 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ralph Bunche, Oakland, California expensive?

In Ralph Bunche, Oakland, California, the median home is worth about $775,165, and the typical rent is about $1,732 a month.

How educated are people in Ralph Bunche, Oakland, California?

About 36.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ralph Bunche, Oakland, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ralph Bunche, Oakland, California?

About 18.8% of people in Ralph Bunche, 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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