Oakland, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Oakland, California is 438,072 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 45th-largest city in the United States and the 8th-largest in California. The median household income is $97,369, the median home value is $924,700, and the median age is 37.6.

The population has grown 13.3% since 2010 (391,406 → 443,554).

438,072

Population

7828

People / sq mi

$97,369

Median Income

$924,700

Median Home Value

Oakland covers 56.0 sq mi of land at 7828 people per square mile.

About Oakland, CA

Oakland is a city in California with a population of 438,072. It ranks #8 among cities in California by population. The median age is 37.6, younger than the national median. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

The median household income in Oakland is $97,369, above the US median of $74,580. 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $924,700, with monthly rent averaging $1,917. The homeownership rate of 41.7% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Oakland reflects 47.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 23.4% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.5 minutes each way.

Oakland city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Oakland city had a population of 391,406 in 2010 and 443,554 in 2024, a 13.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 443,554 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.90%.

443,554

Population (2024)

391,406

Population (2010)

443,554

Peak (2024)

0.90%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	391,406	-	-	estimate
2011	396,086	+4,680	+1.20%	estimate
2012	401,104	+5,018	+1.27%	estimate
2013	406,648	+5,544	+1.38%	estimate
2014	412,901	+6,253	+1.54%	estimate
2015	418,211	+5,310	+1.29%	estimate
2016	420,947	+2,736	+0.65%	estimate
2017	424,382	+3,435	+0.82%	estimate
2018	429,056	+4,674	+1.10%	estimate
2019	433,031	+3,975	+0.93%	estimate
2020	440,983	+7,952	+1.84%	estimate
2021	436,836	-4,147	-0.94%	estimate
2022	436,544	-292	-0.07%	estimate
2023	439,455	+2,911	+0.67%	estimate
2024	443,554	+4,099	+0.93%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	30.5%
Black or African American	21.1%
Asian	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$97,369

Median Household Income

$58,987

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$924,700

Median Home Value

$1,917

Median Rent

41.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

84.8%

High School+

47.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

14.5%

Drive Alone

47.8%

Public Transit

23.4%

Work From Home

30.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

20.6%

Foreign Born

60.1%

Non-English at Home

3.1%

Veterans

11.7%

With Disability

94.1%

Health Insurance

95.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	22.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	19.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	8.8%
Construction	6.6%
Manufacturing	6.4%
Retail Trade	6.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	5.8%
Information	5.4%
Public Administration	4.2%
Transportation & Warehousing	3.9%
Agriculture & Mining	0.4%

Largest cities in California

Los Angeles (3,857,897)San Diego (1,385,061)San Jose (990,054)San Francisco (836,321)Fresno (543,615)Sacramento (524,802)Long Beach (458,491)Bakersfield (408,366)Anaheim (344,553)Stockton (320,470)View all California cities →

Largest counties in California

Los Angeles County (9,848,406)San Diego County (3,282,782)Orange County (3,164,063)Riverside County (2,449,909)San Bernardino County (2,187,816)

Part of California

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Metro areas in California

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City rankings

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Common questions about Oakland, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Oakland, California has a population of 438,072 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 45th-largest city in the United States and the 8th-largest in California.

The median household income in Oakland, California is $97,369, with 9.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Oakland, California is $924,700, with median monthly rent at $1,917 and a homeownership rate of 41.7%.

The median age in Oakland, California is 37.6 years. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

The population has grown 13.3% since 2010 (391,406 → 443,554).