Emeryville is a city located in Alameda County California. Emeryville has a 2024 population of 12,670. Emeryville is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -1.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,918 in 2020.
The average household income in Emeryville is $144,869 with a poverty rate of 12.15%. The median age in Emeryville is 35.8 years: 36.3 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Emeryville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,092 | 39.66% |
| Asian | 3,896 | 30.34% |
| Black or African American | 2,267 | 17.66% |
| Two or more races | 983 | 7.66% |
| Other race | 499 | 3.89% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.35% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,233 | 1.77 | 30.2 | 69.8 |
| Non Family | 4,922 | 1.4 | 27 | 73 |
| Married | 1,660 | 2.48 | 40.9 | 59.1 |
| Female | 410 | 2.87 | 13.7 | 86.3 |
| Male | 241 | 2.58 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
2.54
Average Family Size
1.77
Average Household Size
30.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 86 | 0.8% |
| Associates Degree | 631 | 5.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,301 | 39.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,527 | 32.7% |
| High School Graduate | 696 | 6.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 182 | 1.69% |
| Some College | 1,363 | 12.64% |
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 | 4,138 | 4,081 | 3,115 |
| Asian | 3,241 | 3,112 | 2,622 |
| Black | 1,807 | 1,763 | 1,011 |
| Hispanic | 999 | 961 | 732 |
| 2+ Races | 654 | 654 | 515 |
| Other Race | 406 | 406 | 295 |
| Islander | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| Native American | 39 | 39 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 80.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $94,867 | $103,725 | $88,319 |
| Graduate Degree | $108,250 | $131,758 | $89,886 |
| High School Graduate | $36,667 | $0 | $42,321 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $69,154 | $68,860 | $0 |
| Overall | $91,546 | $102,825 | $84,719 |
| Some College | $56,979 | $42,458 | $70,813 |
$91,546
Average Earnings
$102,825
Average Male
$84,719
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.85% of Emeryville residents speak only English, while 35.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 17.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3,896 | 605 | 15.53% |
| White | 4,595 | 488 | 10.62% |
| Black | 2,267 | 265 | 11.69% |
| Multiple | 983 | 102 | 10.38% |
| Hispanic | 1,188 | 74 | 6.23% |
| Other | 499 | 30 | 6.01% |
| Islander | 58 | 20 | 34.48% |
12.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.85%
Male Poverty Rate
12.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Emeryville is Islander, with 34.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Emeryville is Other, with 6.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.84% |
| High School | 15.37% |
| Some College | 8.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.27% |
| Female Employed | 5.02% |
| Male Employed | 4.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $168,813 | $193,331 |
| Households | $114,345 | $144,869 |
| Married Families | $219,615 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $98,281 | $121,818 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.9%
Male Marriage Rate
31.1%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
457
Number of Veterans
419
Male Veterans
38
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 151 |
| Vietnam | 136 |
| First Gulf War | 100 |
| Korea | 37 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 164 |
| 75+ | 93 |
| 65 to 74 | 83 |
| 55 to 64 | 59 |
| 18 to 34 | 58 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 202 | 4.22% |
| Black | 170 | 8.86% |
| Asian | 60 | 1.57% |
| Other Race | 16 | 3.33% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 1.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
77.3%
Labor Force Participation
73.3%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
33.94%
Born in Emeryville
67.06%
Native Born
32.94%
Foreign Born
18.2%
Non Citizen
14.74%
Naturalized
67.06% of Emeryville residents were born in the United States, with 33.94% having been born in California. 18.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,360 | -62 | -0.5% |
| 2028 | 12,422 | -62 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 12,484 | -62 | -0.49% |
| 2026 | 12,546 | -62 | -0.49% |
| 2025 | 12,608 | -62 | -0.49% |
| 2024 | 12,670 | -62 | -0.49% |
| 2023 | 12,732 | 100 | 0.79% |
| 2022 | 12,632 | -110 | -0.86% |
| 2021 | 12,742 | -176 | -1.36% |
| 2020 | 12,918 | 1,251 | 10.72% |
| 2019 | 11,667 | 71 | 0.61% |
| 2018 | 11,596 | -37 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 11,633 | 20 | 0.17% |
| 2016 | 11,613 | 426 | 3.81% |
| 2015 | 11,187 | 468 | 4.37% |
| 2014 | 10,719 | 197 | 1.87% |
| 2013 | 10,522 | 180 | 1.74% |
| 2012 | 10,342 | 133 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 10,209 | 99 | 0.98% |
| 2010 | 10,110 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,882 | 1,142 | 19.9% |
| 1990 | 5,740 | 2,026 | 54.55% |
| 1980 | 3,714 | 1,033 | 38.53% |
| 1970 | 2,681 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 1960 | 2,686 | -203 | -7.03% |
| 1950 | 2,889 | 368 | 14.6% |
| 1940 | 2,521 | 185 | 7.92% |
| 1930 | 2,336 | -54 | -2.26% |
| 1920 | 2,390 | -223 | -8.53% |
| 1910 | 2,613 | 1,597 | 157.19% |
| 1900 | 1,016 | 788 | 345.61% |
| 1890 | 228 | -12,132 | -98.16% |