Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Livermore, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

85,522

Median Agei

40.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

52.5%44,884

Hispanic/Latino

21.9%18,716

Asian

17%14,581

Two or More

5.9%5,018

Black

2%1,694

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%319

Other

0.3%243

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%67

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%1,090

High School Diploma

11.6%6,990

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%4,330

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%7,524

Associate's Degree

8.8%5,329

Bachelor's Degree

31.3%18,924

Master's Degree

15%9,045

Professional Degree

2.2%1,308

Doctorate

3.8%2,323

HS or Higher

94.2%

BA or Higher

52.3%

Graduate+

21%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,105,600

Median Renti

$2,677

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72%22,250

Renter-Occupied

28%8,672

Total Units

31,936

Homeownership

72%

Vacancy Rate

3.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.2%492

$50K–$100K

0.5%108

$100K–$150K

0.4%83

$150K–$200K

0.2%53

$200K–$300K

0.7%161

$300K–$500K

1.2%276

$500K–$1M

31.9%7,091

$1M+

62.9%13,986

Rent Distribution

Under $500

362

$500–$750

299

$750–$1,000

199

$1,000–$1,250

228

$1,250–$1,500

192

$1,500–$2,000

880

$2,000+

6,316

Year Built

2020 or later

1%308

2010–2019

8.2%2,623

2000–2009

11.1%3,548

1990–1999

15.4%4,908

1980–1989

12%3,845

1970–1979

18.1%5,776

1960–1969

18.2%5,819

1950–1959

11.5%3,673

1940–1949

1.7%546

1939 or earlier

2.8%890

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.3%21,417

Electricity

26.3%8,126

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%542

Solar

1.7%520

Wood

0.6%198

No Fuel

0.4%114

Fuel Oil

0%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$160,775

Mean Household Incomei

$199,709

Per Capita Incomei

$73,933

Poverty Ratei

4.8%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

46,602

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%908

$10K–$15K

1.5%469

$15K–$20K

0.8%262

$20K–$25K

1.8%547

$25K–$30K

1.5%449

$30K–$35K

1.5%463

$35K–$40K

1.8%553

$40K–$45K

1.2%378

$45K–$50K

1.7%516

$50K–$60K

2.3%713

$60K–$75K

5.3%1,625

$75K–$100K

8.4%2,586

$100K–$125K

7.8%2,398

$125K–$150K

8.2%2,522

$150K–$200K

13.6%4,218

$200K+

39.8%12,315

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,181

Residentsi

1,770

Avg. Tenant Renti

$695/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers935 homes68% occupied$766/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8117 homes99% occupied$422/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC118 homes99% occupied$420/mo rent

811/PRAC11 homes100% occupied$556/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $160,775/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $48K/yr

82.4%

Very low income$48K–$80K/yr

12.8%

Low income$80K–$129K/yr

4.8%

Who Receives This Housing

68.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

60.8% of subsidized households are minority

17.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

56.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

16,87519.7%

By Region

Top Countries

India

3,947

Mexico

3,244

Philippines

1,348

China

919

Korea

556

United Kingdom

463

Canada

398

Germany

217

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

43,684

Avg. Commutei

30.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

44,903

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,321(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.5%Insured

2.5%Uninsured