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.

Pleasant Hill, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

34,235

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

55.4%18,952

Asian

16.6%5,688

Hispanic/Latino

14.7%5,036

Two or More

7.8%2,661

Black

4%1,366

Other

0.8%289

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.6%220

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%23

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%546

High School Diploma

11.9%2,917

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%1,336

Some College (1+ yr)

12.3%3,019

Associate's Degree

9.4%2,325

Bachelor's Degree

29.6%7,290

Master's Degree

18.1%4,452

Professional Degree

4%988

Doctorate

2.9%716

HS or Higher

95.9%

BA or Higher

54.6%

Graduate+

25%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,077,100

Median Renti

$2,533

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.6%8,305

Renter-Occupied

37.4%4,953

Total Units

13,939

Homeownership

62.6%

Vacancy Rate

4.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%101

$50K–$100K

0.9%71

$100K–$150K

0.6%46

$150K–$200K

0.9%72

$300K–$500K

2.3%193

$500K–$1M

34.2%2,837

$1M+

60%4,985

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

133

$1,500–$2,000

680

$2,000+

3,918

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%95

2010–2019

3.8%526

2000–2009

4.7%662

1990–1999

7.6%1,058

1980–1989

20.8%2,902

1970–1979

15.1%2,109

1960–1969

13.8%1,930

1950–1959

23.8%3,321

1940–1949

8.6%1,194

1939 or earlier

1%142

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.1%8,234

Electricity

33.5%4,443

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%242

No Fuel

1.4%182

Solar

0.9%117

Wood

0.3%40

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$145,029

Mean Household Incomei

$168,875

Per Capita Incomei

$65,767

Poverty Ratei

7.3%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

18,745

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%548

$10K–$15K

0.1%13

$15K–$20K

2.4%317

$20K–$25K

0.8%100

$25K–$30K

0.6%74

$30K–$35K

1.5%199

$35K–$40K

3%396

$40K–$45K

1.6%216

$45K–$50K

1.6%214

$50K–$60K

3%397

$60K–$75K

7.2%957

$75K–$100K

8.5%1,130

$100K–$125K

9.8%1,293

$125K–$150K

7.6%1,007

$150K–$200K

15.7%2,088

$200K+

32.5%4,309

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

329

Residentsi

513

Avg. Tenant Renti

$543/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

24 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers304 homes93% occupied$545/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 825 homes99% occupied$519/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $145,029/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $44K/yr

88.3%

Very low income$44K–$73K/yr

Low income$73K–$116K/yr

3.7%

Who Receives This Housing

65.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

49.6% of subsidized households are minority

44.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

54.5% 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

6,42318.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

633

India

590

China

444

Mexico

371

United Kingdom

332

Korea

154

Canada

144

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

17,420

Avg. Commutei

30.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

17,818

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,044(3.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96%Insured

4%Uninsured