Oakley, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Oakley, California is 44,311 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 207th-largest city in California. The median household income is $132,067, the median home value is $632,800, and the median age is 36.4.
The population has grown 32.2% since 2010 (35,666 → 47,158).
44,311
Population
2793
People / sq mi
$132,067
Median Income
$632,800
Median Home Value
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Oakley covers 15.9 sq mi of land at 2793 people per square mile.
About Oakley, CA
What sets Oakley apart is money: median household income runs $132,067, above the US median of $78,538. Oakley is a city in California with a population of 44,311.
Households take in a median $132,067, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 4.9%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $632,800, with typical rent around $2,031.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Around 14.6% of workers work from home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 42 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Oakley firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Oakley city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Oakley city had a population of 35,666 in 2010 and 47,158 in 2024, a 32.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 47,158 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.02%.
47,158
Population (2024)
35,666
Population (2010)
47,158
Peak (2024)
2.02%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 35,666 |
| 2011 | 36,596 |
| 2012 | 37,177 |
| 2013 | 38,142 |
| 2014 | 39,118 |
| 2015 | 39,708 |
| 2016 | 40,665 |
| 2017 | 41,618 |
| 2018 | 42,121 |
| 2019 | 42,543 |
| 2020 | 43,482 |
| 2021 | 44,200 |
| 2022 | 45,061 |
| 2023 | 45,976 |
| 2024 | 47,158 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$132,067
Median Household Income
$43,879
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$632,800
Median Home Value
$2,031
Median Rent
77.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
88.5%
High School+
23.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.2%
Drive Alone
73.4%
Public Transit
14.6%
Work From Home
41.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
10.6%
Foreign Born
69.5%
Non-English at Home
4.6%
Veterans
11.2%
With Disability
95.7%
Health Insurance
97.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.7% |
| Construction | 10.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.6% |
| Information | 7.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.6% |
| Retail Trade | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4.9% |
| Public Administration | 4.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oakley, California has a population of 44,311 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 207th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Oakley, California is $132,067, with 4.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Oakley, California is $632,800, with median monthly rent at $2,031 and a homeownership rate of 77.1%.
The median age in Oakley, California is 36.4 years. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
The population has grown 32.2% since 2010 (35,666 → 47,158).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.