East Bay, CA Demographics
What is the population of East Bay?
There are 2,297,138 residents in East Bay, with a median age of 40.6. Of this, 49.6% are males and 50.4% are females. US-born citizens make up 67.68% of the resident pool in East Bay, while non-US-born citizens account for 19.26%. Additionally, 13.07% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 2,003,431 people in East Bay currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 2,297,138 | -0.3% |
| Male Population | 1,139,434 | -0.1% |
| Female Population | 1,157,704 | -0.6% |
Male Population 49.6%
Female Population 50.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40.6 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 1,554,627 | -1.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 442,350 | 1.9% |
| Not Citizen | 300,161 | 0.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 67.68%
Citizen not U.S. Born 19.26%
Not Citizen 13.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 20,855 | -1.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 135,514 | -2.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 88,100 | 0.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 27,321 | 0.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 2,003,431 | -0.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.92%
Moved from Same County 5.96%
Moved from Same State 3.87%
Moved from Different State 1.2%
Same House as Last Year 88.05%
What are the employment statistics in East Bay?
White-collar workers make up 84.53% of the working population in East Bay, while blue-collar employees account for 15.47%. There are also 117,993 entrepreneurs in East Bay (10.11% of the workforce); 794,449 workers employed in private companies (68.1%); and 158,626 people working in governmental institutions (13.6%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 986,072 | 0.2% |
| Blue Collar | 180,446 | -1.8% |
White Collar 84.53%
Blue Collar 15.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 117,993 | -1.1% |
| Private Companies | 794,449 | -0.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 158,626 | 0.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 95,450 | 4.0% |
Self Employees 10.11%
Private Companies 68.1%
Governmental Workers 13.6%
Not for Profit Companies 8.18%
How many households are there in East Bay?
There are a total of 792,846 households in East Bay, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 71.14% of these East Bay households, while non-family units account for the remaining 28.86%. Additionally, 35.02% of households have children and 64.98% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 792,846 | 0.6% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 564,053 | 0.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 228,793 | 1.6% |
Family Households 71.14%
Non-Family Households 28.86%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 277,652 | -0.6% |
| Households without Children | 515,195 | 1.3% |
Households with Children 35.02%
Households without Children 64.98%
What are the median and average incomes in East Bay?
The average annual household income in East Bay is $170,804, while the median household income sits at $123,389 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $146,048, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $144,363. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $66,294 and $85,570, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $170,804 | 8.9% |
| Median Household Income | $123,389 | 6.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 2,067,098 | -0.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in East Bay?
There are 829,800 housing units in East Bay, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1972. Of the 792,846 occupied housing units in East Bay, 63.25% are owner-occupied, while 36.75% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.76% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,004,000. In general, housing costs reach $2,547 per month in East Bay.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 829,800 | 0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1972 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 65,094 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 49,892 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 108,225 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 113,852 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 145,536 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 122,370 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 93,426 | -1.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 81,597 | 1.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 46,515 | 14.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 3,294 | 237.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 792,846 | 0.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 501,468 | 0.9% |
| Renter Occupied | $291,378 | 0.1% |
Owner Occupied 63.25%
Renter Occupied 36.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 359,857 | -0.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 141,611 | 3.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,004,000 | 18.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $884,150 | 9.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,547 | 11.4% |
With Mortgage 71.76%
Without Mortgage 28.24%
What is the level of education in East Bay?
Approximately 22.86% of the population in East Bay holds a high school degree (that's 424,811 residents), while 21.67% have attained a college certificate (402,705 locals) and 26.28% have a bachelor's degree (488,321 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 83,295 | 5.0% |
| Some High School | 424,811 | -0.5% |
| Some College | 402,705 | -2.5% |
| Associate Degree | 130,835 | -0.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 488,321 | 1.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 327,963 | 3.3% |
No High School 4.48%
Some High School 22.86%
Some College 21.67%
Associate Degree 7.04%
Bachelor's Degree 26.28%
Graduate Degree 17.65%
What is the marital status of East Bay residents?
A total of 643,654 people in East Bay have never been married (which represents 33.47% of the total population), while 1,009,049 of them are wedded (52.47%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 25,446 (1.32%) and 155,735 (8.1%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 643,654 | 1.2% |
| Married | 1,009,049 | -0.1% |
| Separated | 25,446 | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 89,175 | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 155,735 | 155,735.0% |
Never Married 33.47%
Married 52.47%
Separated 1.32%
Widowed 4.64%
Divorced 8.1%
What are the most common means of transportation in East Bay?
The top three means of transportation people in East Bay use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 760,085 residents commute by car, 25,020 prefer going to work by walking and 22,815 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 760,085 | -1.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 22,815 | -8.9% |
| Railroad | 12,008 | 498.9% |
| Ferryboat | 2,204 | 4.8% |
| Bicycle | 9,327 | -1.7% |
| Motorcycle | 2,929 | 0.6% |
| TaxiCab | 2,277 | -8.1% |
| Walk | 25,020 | -0.2% |
What is the median and average household income in East Bay by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94501 | 63,340 | 24,978 | $116,596.00 | $162,010.00 |
| 94502 | 14,225 | 4,842 | $207,823.00 | $220,563.00 |
| 94505 | 15,445 | 5,482 | $147,292.00 | $171,650.00 |
| 94506 | 26,947 | 9,211 | $246,132.00 | $329,566.00 |
| 94507 | 14,503 | 5,007 | $250,001.00 | $386,800.00 |
| 94509 | 70,889 | 23,166 | $78,637.00 | $100,718.00 |
| 94511 | 1,993 | 842 | $85,870.00 | $113,726.00 |
| 94513 | 67,580 | 21,808 | $133,930.00 | $162,740.00 |
| 94514 | 2,023 | 573 | $72,445.00 | $110,660.00 |
| 94516 | 212 | 74 | $0.00 | $148,250.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.