Oakland, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
438,072
Population
7,828/sq mi density
$97,369
Median Income
$58,987 per capita
$924,700
Home Value
$708,610 Zillow
$1,917
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
1,925
Violent Crime/100K
7,257 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$97,369 median income, 6.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$924,700 home value, $1,917/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,925 violent crimes/100K (407% above avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
438,072
Census 2023
Population Density
7,828
per square mile
Land Area
77.9
square miles (201.7 km²)
Median Age
37.6 yrs
3% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 30.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 21.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 28.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 15.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
30.5%
Black
21.1%
Hispanic
28.9%
Asian
15.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 60.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 38.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
60.1%
Spanish
38.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
27.1%
Veterans
3.1%
48% below US avg (6%)
Disability
11.7%
10% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.1%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.9%
31% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.493
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 438,072 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 7,828 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 77.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.5% |
| Female | 50.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 30.5% |
| Black or African American | 21.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.9% |
| Asian | 15.5% |
Language
| English Only | 60.1% |
| Spanish | 38.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 27.1% |
| Veterans | 3.1% |
| Disability | 11.7% |
| Health Insurance | 94.1% |
| Uninsured | 5.9% |
| Broadband Access | 89.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.493 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |