CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4227
California · Alameda County · 5,154 residents · 0.134 sq mi
The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,202,700. At a median age of 21.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 59.2% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $1,202,700, the poverty rate sits 376% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Younger
median age 21.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
84% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,154
+4%since 2020
from 4,975 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
38,463 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 37,127 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.3
Unchangedsince 2020
from 21.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$22,270
+25%since 2020
from $17,855 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
59.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.660
+16%since 2020
from 0.571 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.3%
Other services4.6%
Public administration3.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
Retail trade2.6%
Finance & insurance2.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Education & health services0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,202,700
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,159,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,925
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,560 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
13.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
87.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
+22.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.3%(1,956)
Black3.2%(161)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(803)
Asian33%(1,644)
Other8.3%(411)
Diversity Score87.8%(4,367)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.9%(1,747)
Black3.3%(168)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(846)
Asian36.1%(1,861)
Other10.3%(532)
Diversity Score89.5%(4,613)
Diversity Score
90
+2%since 2020
from 88 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
83.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 76.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.1 min
−1%since 2020
from 20.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
17.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
41.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
45.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
Female
50.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
Foreign born
22.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% 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 5,154 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $1,202,700, and the typical rent is about $1,925 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 83.9% 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 59.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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