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.

Vallejo, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

124,268

Median Agei

40.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

29.8%36,977

Asian

22.7%28,197

White

20.5%25,520

Black

16.9%21,053

Two or More

7.4%9,222

Other

1.3%1,640

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1.1%1,345

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%314

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%3,176

High School Diploma

21.3%19,066

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%6,945

Some College (1+ yr)

16.5%14,773

Associate's Degree

9.3%8,271

Bachelor's Degree

20.6%18,440

Master's Degree

5.8%5,198

Professional Degree

1.1%1,026

Doctorate

1.2%1,074

HS or Higher

87.3%

BA or Higher

28.8%

Graduate+

8.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$589,500

Median Renti

$2,073

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.4%25,709

Renter-Occupied

42.6%19,089

Total Units

47,084

Homeownership

57.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.1%543

$50K–$100K

2.2%553

$100K–$150K

1.3%332

$150K–$200K

0.4%103

$200K–$300K

2.5%648

$300K–$500K

23.2%5,960

$500K–$1M

65.8%16,921

$1M+

2.5%649

Rent Distribution

Under $500

795

$500–$750

353

$750–$1,000

560

$1,000–$1,250

787

$1,250–$1,500

1,318

$1,500–$2,000

4,813

$2,000+

10,013

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%203

2010–2019

1.9%917

2000–2009

7.3%3,438

1990–1999

10.2%4,784

1980–1989

21.7%10,203

1970–1979

17.3%8,143

1960–1969

10.9%5,127

1950–1959

11.5%5,416

1940–1949

8.2%3,853

1939 or earlier

10.6%5,000

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59.9%26,852

Electricity

35%15,660

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%740

No Fuel

1.6%739

Solar

0.9%415

Wood

0.7%309

Other

0.1%46

Fuel Oil

0.1%37

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$90,171

Mean Household Incomei

$113,560

Per Capita Incomei

$42,240

Poverty Ratei

12.1%

Unemploymenti

7.4%

Labor Forcei

63,927

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%2,365

$10K–$15K

2.7%1,228

$15K–$20K

2.4%1,072

$20K–$25K

3.4%1,538

$25K–$30K

2.9%1,313

$30K–$35K

1.9%872

$35K–$40K

2.5%1,140

$40K–$45K

2.7%1,217

$45K–$50K

2.8%1,259

$50K–$60K

6.7%3,015

$60K–$75K

8.5%3,809

$75K–$100K

13.3%5,943

$100K–$125K

10.8%4,848

$125K–$150K

6.8%3,064

$150K–$200K

13%5,840

$200K+

14%6,275

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

3,167

Residentsi

4,026

Avg. Tenant Renti

$570/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

33 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2,353 homes63% occupied$621/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8695 homes91% occupied$416/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC119 homes98% occupied$450/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $90,171/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

81.2%

Very low income$27K–$45K/yr

14.1%

Low income$45K–$72K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $72K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

75.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

87.1% of subsidized households are minority

26.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44.2% 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

35,65328.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

14,609

Mexico

8,888

Guatemala

1,433

China

662

India

535

Korea

342

Germany

270

Canada

193

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

56,722

Avg. Commutei

34.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

58,932

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

6,328(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.3%Insured

6.7%Uninsured