Moraga is a town located in Contra Costa County California. Moraga has a 2024 population of 16,436. Moraga is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -2.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,880 in 2020.
The average household income in Moraga is $262,781 with a poverty rate of 8.4%. The median age in Moraga is 41.4 years: 40.2 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Moraga was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,720 | 63.85% |
| Asian | 3,721 | 22.16% |
| Two or more races | 1,655 | 9.86% |
| Other race | 520 | 3.1% |
| Black or African American | 145 | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.03% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,628 | 2.69 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Married | 3,853 | 3.13 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
| Non Family | 1,290 | 1.41 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Female | 344 | 2.74 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Male | 141 | 2.38 | 83 | 17 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
84.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 58 | 0.55% |
| Associates Degree | 581 | 5.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,393 | 41.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,088 | 39.04% |
| High School Graduate | 501 | 4.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 0.26% |
| Some College | 823 | 7.86% |
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 | 6,969 | 6,914 | 5,794 |
| Asian | 2,380 | 2,354 | 1,840 |
| 2+ Races | 700 | 700 | 523 |
| Hispanic | 619 | 615 | 442 |
| Other Race | 239 | 239 | 204 |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 6 |
| Islander | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black 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 | $141,000 | $159,500 | $101,563 |
| Graduate Degree | $153,864 | $181,466 | $137,200 |
| High School Graduate | $61,553 | $62,273 | $61,193 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $127,641 | $151,203 | $100,600 |
| Some College | $46,319 | $45,278 | $51,875 |
$127,641
Average Earnings
$151,203
Average Male
$100,600
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.97% of Moraga residents speak only English, while 24.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 13.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,515 | 749 | 7.87% |
| Asian | 3,491 | 376 | 10.77% |
| Hispanic | 1,038 | 130 | 12.52% |
| Other | 372 | 68 | 18.28% |
| Multiple | 1,540 | 48 | 3.12% |
8.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
7%
Male Poverty Rate
9.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Moraga is Other, with 18.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Moraga is Multiple, with 3.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64.47% |
| Some College | 8.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.29% |
| High School | 1.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 46.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.62% |
| Female Employed | 8.13% |
| Male Employed | 1.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $244,257 | $303,728 |
| Households | $199,800 | $262,781 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,750 | $115,024 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.8%
Male Marriage Rate
54.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
516
Number of Veterans
492
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 192 |
| Second Gulf War | 77 |
| Korea | 73 |
| World War II | 57 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 347 |
| 35 to 54 | 102 |
| 65 to 74 | 67 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 465 | 5.23% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 2.71% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 3.28% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
51.71%
Born in Moraga
80.95%
Native Born
19.05%
Foreign Born
7.34%
Non Citizen
11.72%
Naturalized
80.95% of Moraga residents were born in the United States, with 51.71% having been born in California. 7.34% 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 | 15,881 | -111 | -0.69% |
| 2028 | 15,992 | -111 | -0.69% |
| 2027 | 16,103 | -111 | -0.68% |
| 2026 | 16,214 | -111 | -0.68% |
| 2025 | 16,325 | -111 | -0.68% |
| 2024 | 16,436 | -111 | -0.67% |
| 2023 | 16,547 | -133 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 16,680 | -174 | -1.03% |
| 2021 | 16,854 | -26 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 16,880 | -45 | -0.27% |
| 2019 | 16,925 | -23 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 16,948 | 43 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 16,905 | 78 | 0.46% |
| 2016 | 16,827 | 106 | 0.63% |
| 2015 | 16,721 | 134 | 0.81% |
| 2014 | 16,587 | 147 | 0.89% |
| 2013 | 16,440 | 161 | 0.99% |
| 2012 | 16,279 | 118 | 0.73% |
| 2011 | 16,161 | 123 | 0.77% |
| 2010 | 16,038 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,290 | 438 | 2.76% |
| 1990 | 15,852 | 838 | 5.58% |
| 1980 | 15,014 | -867 | -5.46% |