California Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,165,012 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,625 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 73 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $127,229 |
| Per Capita Income | $62,927 |
| Median Home Value | $866,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 429,260 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 281,819 (65.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 132,598 (30.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 14,843 (3.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 414,417 |
| Average Household Size | 2.78 |
| Family Households | 296,218 (71.5%) |
The table below compares Contra Costa County to the other 58 counties and county equivalents in California by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 9 | 86th |
| Population Density | # 7 | 89th |
| Median Household Income | # 6 | 91st |
| Per Capita Income | # 6 | 91st |
| Diversity Index | # 3 | 96th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE California Census Data Comparison Tool.
