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.

Oakley, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

45,183

Median Agei

36.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

40.7%18,411

Hispanic/Latino

34.7%15,683

Asian

9.9%4,458

Black

8.8%3,971

Two or More

5.3%2,384

Other

0.3%135

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%126

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%1,062

High School Diploma

23.7%7,107

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%2,561

Some College (1+ yr)

17.3%5,196

Associate's Degree

11.5%3,453

Bachelor's Degree

18.5%5,545

Master's Degree

3.9%1,163

Professional Degree

1.2%362

Doctorate

0.8%241

HS or Higher

88.8%

BA or Higher

24.3%

Graduate+

5.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$660,200

Median Renti

$1,953

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.8%10,784

Renter-Occupied

21.2%2,901

Total Units

13,944

Homeownership

78.8%

Vacancy Rate

1.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%127

$50K–$100K

1%105

$100K–$150K

0.5%50

$150K–$200K

1.3%138

$200K–$300K

1.4%156

$300K–$500K

8.4%902

$500K–$1M

82.3%8,873

$1M+

4%433

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

142

$1,000–$1,250

127

$1,250–$1,500

290

$1,500–$2,000

812

$2,000+

1,332

Year Built

2020 or later

5.1%716

2010–2019

10.9%1,520

2000–2009

23.6%3,297

1990–1999

23%3,210

1980–1989

23.5%3,274

1970–1979

6.3%878

1960–1969

1%143

1950–1959

3.5%486

1940–1949

1.2%161

1939 or earlier

1.9%259

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.7%9,267

Electricity

25.8%3,525

Solar

3%410

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%303

Wood

1.1%152

No Fuel

0.2%22

Other

0%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$137,677

Mean Household Incomei

$149,283

Per Capita Incomei

$46,053

Poverty Ratei

6.1%

Unemploymenti

6.3%

Labor Forcei

24,478

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%433

$10K–$15K

2%269

$15K–$20K

1.2%170

$20K–$25K

1.5%203

$25K–$30K

3.9%534

$30K–$35K

2.6%349

$35K–$40K

1.7%226

$40K–$45K

1.5%200

$45K–$50K

0.8%114

$50K–$60K

2.2%306

$60K–$75K

4.6%629

$75K–$100K

7.3%996

$100K–$125K

13.6%1,857

$125K–$150K

10.4%1,422

$150K–$200K

18.8%2,573

$200K+

24.9%3,404

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

482

Residentsi

1,124

Avg. Tenant Renti

$783/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

35 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing72 homes95% occupied$642/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers387 homes93% occupied$826/mo rent

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

811/PRAC23 homes99% occupied$496/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $137,677/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $41K/yr

77.8%

Very low income$41K–$69K/yr

15%

Low income$69K–$110K/yr

6.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $110K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

79.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

77.3% of subsidized households are minority

33.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35.2% 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

8,21718.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,508

Philippines

1,673

India

396

Guatemala

249

China

169

Canada

117

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

22,163

Avg. Commutei

40.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

22,932

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,543(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.5%Insured

4.5%Uninsured

Oakley, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026