CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4042
California · Alameda County · 3,661 residents · 1.053 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 4042 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,761,900. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 93% more than the Alameda County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
84% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,661
−4%since 2020
from 3,826 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,477 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 3,633 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
+4%since 2020
from 43.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$250,001
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $188,194 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$124,044
+30%since 2020
from $95,176 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
89.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
−9%since 2020
from 0.457 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.6%
Public administration16%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
Retail trade3.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Information1.6%
Finance & insurance0.9%
Education & health services0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
Construction0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,761,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,223,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,103
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,759 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
14.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
+8%since 2020
from 6.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(2,463)
Black7.5%(287)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(194)
Asian15.6%(597)
Other7.4%(285)
Diversity Score68.4%(2,618)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(2,456)
Black5.2%(191)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(303)
Asian8.6%(314)
Other10.8%(397)
Diversity Score65.2%(2,385)
Diversity Score
65
−5%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
83.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 98.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
53.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.8 min
−4%since 2020
from 29.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.9%
+29.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
81.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
Female
47.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
Foreign born
8.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 98.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,661 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $1,761,900, and the typical rent is about $3,103 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 83.8% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 3.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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