Discovery Bay is a CDP located in Contra Costa County California. Discovery Bay has a 2024 population of 15,697. Discovery Bay is currently growing at a rate of 1.08% annually but its population has decreased by -1.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,904 in 2020.
The average household income in Discovery Bay is $172,081 with a poverty rate of 6.12%. The median age in Discovery Bay is 43.9 years: 42.1 years for males, and 44.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Discovery Bay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,941 | 71.22% |
| Two or more races | 1,593 | 10.37% |
| Asian | 1,141 | 7.43% |
| Black or African American | 823 | 5.36% |
| Other race | 743 | 4.84% |
| Native American | 109 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.08% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,451 | 2.81 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Married | 3,536 | 3.2 | 93.7 | 6.3 |
| Non Family | 1,083 | 1.25 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Female | 499 | 2.68 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Male | 333 | 3.91 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
89.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 466 | 4.35% |
| Associates Degree | 1,553 | 14.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,356 | 21.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 996 | 9.3% |
| High School Graduate | 2,099 | 19.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48 | 0.45% |
| Some College | 3,196 | 29.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,240 | 7,023 | 2,235 |
| Hispanic | 1,765 | 1,499 | 327 |
| Asian | 875 | 867 | 464 |
| 2+ Races | 847 | 650 | 185 |
| Black | 471 | 448 | 219 |
| Other Race | 455 | 426 | 71 |
| Native American | 109 | 87 | 0 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $103,368 | $141,806 | $68,798 |
| Graduate Degree | $134,115 | $147,604 | $105,000 |
| High School Graduate | $63,750 | $80,997 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $61,351 | $88,099 | $60,690 |
| Overall | $87,959 | $101,115 | $62,413 |
| Some College | $86,773 | $98,491 | $64,792 |
$87,959
Average Earnings
$101,115
Average Male
$62,413
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.41% of Discovery Bay residents speak only English, while 13.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,566 | 620 | 6.48% |
| Hispanic | 3,057 | 222 | 7.26% |
| Other | 743 | 213 | 28.67% |
| Asian | 1,141 | 76 | 6.66% |
| Black | 823 | 15 | 1.82% |
| Multiple | 1,593 | 15 | 0.94% |
6.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.75%
Male Poverty Rate
6.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Discovery Bay is Other, with 28.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Discovery Bay is Multiple, with 0.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.53% |
| Some College | 2.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 3.17% |
| Female Employed | 2.06% |
| Male Employed | 0.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $147,623 | $170,727 |
| Households | $147,608 | $172,081 |
| Married Families | $167,357 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $118,135 | $166,666 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.4%
Male Marriage Rate
59.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
774
Number of Veterans
737
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 287 |
| First Gulf War | 236 |
| Second Gulf War | 138 |
| Korea | 35 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 245 |
| 35 to 54 | 196 |
| 75+ | 161 |
| 55 to 64 | 92 |
| 18 to 34 | 80 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 570 | 6.43% |
| Black | 97 | 17.93% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 3.19% |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 5.56% |
| Asian | 40 | 4.35% |
| Islander | 12 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.1%
Born in Discovery Bay
90.71%
Native Born
9.29%
Foreign Born
2.57%
Non Citizen
6.72%
Naturalized
90.71% of Discovery Bay residents were born in the United States, with 70.1% having been born in California. 2.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,697 | 167 | 1.08% |
| 2023 | 15,530 | 168 | 1.09% |
| 2022 | 15,362 | -342 | -2.18% |
| 2021 | 15,704 | -200 | -1.26% |
| 2020 | 15,904 | -255 | -1.58% |
| 2019 | 16,159 | 178 | 1.11% |
| 2018 | 15,981 | 456 | 2.94% |
| 2017 | 15,525 | 760 | 5.15% |
| 2016 | 14,765 | 115 | 0.78% |
| 2015 | 14,650 | 335 | 2.34% |
| 2014 | 14,315 | 1,285 | 9.86% |
| 2013 | 13,030 | 410 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 12,620 | 114 | 0.91% |
| 2011 | 12,506 | -846 | -6.34% |
| 2010 | 13,352 | 0 | 0% |