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.

Orinda, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

19,514

Median Agei

47.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

66.8%13,040

Asian

16%3,115

Two or More

9.8%1,909

Hispanic/Latino

6.5%1,272

Black

0.4%86

Other

0.3%68

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.3%40

High School Diploma

3.8%520

Some College (<1 yr)

0.9%119

Some College (1+ yr)

4.7%654

Associate's Degree

2.6%364

Bachelor's Degree

38.9%5,357

Master's Degree

21.8%3,000

Professional Degree

16.2%2,236

Doctorate

9%1,238

HS or Higher

98.2%

BA or Higher

85.9%

Graduate+

47%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,863,200

Median Renti

$3,501

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

91.3%6,642

Renter-Occupied

8.7%635

Total Units

7,475

Homeownership

91.3%

Vacancy Rate

2.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.8%52

$50K–$100K

0.1%9

$100K–$150K

0.3%18

$150K–$200K

0.9%58

$200K–$300K

0.2%10

$300K–$500K

0.9%60

$500K–$1M

3.5%231

$1M+

93.4%6,204

Rent Distribution

Under $500

166

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

369

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%49

2010–2019

3.7%280

2000–2009

3.1%233

1990–1999

3.5%260

1980–1989

7%524

1970–1979

13.8%1,031

1960–1969

17.3%1,293

1950–1959

33%2,467

1940–1949

12.9%967

1939 or earlier

5%371

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.9%5,890

Electricity

15.3%1,112

Solar

1.6%118

No Fuel

1.2%87

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%35

Other

0.3%24

Wood

0.2%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$250,000+

Mean Household Incomei

$376,741

Per Capita Incomei

$140,621

Poverty Ratei

2.2%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

9,159

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.2%159

$10K–$15K

0.5%36

$15K–$20K

1.7%125

$20K–$25K

1.5%110

$25K–$30K

0.4%26

$30K–$35K

1.1%77

$35K–$40K

1.3%95

$40K–$45K

0.8%56

$45K–$50K

0.5%37

$50K–$60K

3%216

$60K–$75K

2.4%175

$75K–$100K

4.3%316

$100K–$125K

2.8%207

$125K–$150K

7.1%518

$150K–$200K

8.3%604

$200K+

62.1%4,520

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

204

Residentsi

240

Avg. Tenant Renti

$433/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

126 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers51 homes93% occupied$414/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8150 homes98% occupied$439/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $250,000+/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $75K/yr

95.5%

Very low income$75K–$125K/yr

4.5%

Who Receives This Housing

64% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

42.8% of subsidized households are minority

11.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

100% 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

3,63418.6%

By Region

Top Countries

China

744

Canada

191

United Kingdom

187

Korea

177

India

147

Germany

122

Philippines

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,784

Avg. Commutei

36.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,849

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

562(3.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.1%Insured

0.9%Uninsured

Orinda, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026