Oakley is a city located in Contra Costa County California. Oakley has a 2024 population of 46,521. Oakley is currently growing at a rate of 1.66% annually and its population has increased by 6.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 43,480 in 2020.
The average household income in Oakley is $141,633 with a poverty rate of 6.65%. The median age in Oakley is 36.4 years: 36.6 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oakley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,545 | 48.62% |
| Other race | 7,599 | 17.15% |
| Two or more races | 6,615 | 14.93% |
| Asian | 4,154 | 9.37% |
| Black or African American | 3,865 | 8.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 436 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 97 | 0.22% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,448 | 3.28 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Married | 8,585 | 3.8 | 82 | 18 |
| Non Family | 2,436 | 1.28 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Female | 1,605 | 3.41 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Male | 822 | 3.58 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
3.56
Average Family Size
3.28
Average Household Size
77.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,023 | 6.89% |
| Associates Degree | 3,335 | 11.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,235 | 17.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,559 | 5.31% |
| High School Graduate | 8,380 | 28.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,346 | 4.59% |
| Some College | 7,465 | 25.44% |
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 | 13,628 | 13,151 | 2,712 |
| Hispanic | 9,047 | 6,750 | 1,333 |
| Other Race | 4,886 | 3,653 | 577 |
| 2+ Races | 3,628 | 2,908 | 871 |
| Asian | 2,742 | 2,420 | 1,395 |
| Black | 2,479 | 2,356 | 961 |
| Islander | 355 | 268 | 22 |
| Native American | 97 | 97 | 0 |
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 50.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,348 | $94,798 | $74,571 |
| Graduate Degree | $97,270 | $118,434 | $90,208 |
| High School Graduate | $57,123 | $70,043 | $36,496 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $53,750 | $70,550 | $23,845 |
| Overall | $63,264 | $75,180 | $47,986 |
| Some College | $54,780 | $88,456 | $43,750 |
$63,264
Average Earnings
$75,180
Average Male
$47,986
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.49% of Oakley residents speak only English, while 30.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14,927 | 1,317 | 8.82% |
| Other | 7,577 | 897 | 11.84% |
| White | 18,702 | 737 | 3.94% |
| Black | 3,856 | 610 | 15.82% |
| Multiple | 6,611 | 507 | 7.67% |
| Asian | 4,140 | 172 | 4.15% |
6.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.64%
Male Poverty Rate
6.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oakley is Black, with 15.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oakley is White, with 3.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.9% |
| High School | 7.33% |
| Some College | 6.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 19.3% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.95% |
| Female Employed | 3.06% |
| Male Employed | 1.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $137,135 | $148,294 |
| Households | $132,067 | $141,633 |
| Married Families | $151,510 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,595 | $80,141 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
52.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,548
Number of Veterans
1,355
Male Veterans
193
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 421 |
| Vietnam | 374 |
| First Gulf War | 327 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 23 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 455 |
| 65 to 74 | 423 |
| 55 to 64 | 338 |
| 18 to 34 | 194 |
| 75+ | 138 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,119 | 6.64% |
| 2+ Races | 156 | 3.76% |
| Hispanic | 144 | 1.38% |
| Black | 134 | 4.62% |
| Asian | 85 | 2.6% |
| Other Race | 32 | 0.55% |
| Islander | 22 | 6.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
69.57%
Born in Oakley
82.19%
Native Born
17.81%
Foreign Born
5.87%
Non Citizen
11.94%
Naturalized
82.19% of Oakley residents were born in the United States, with 69.57% having been born in California. 5.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 50,323 | 761 | 1.54% |
| 2028 | 49,562 | 760 | 1.56% |
| 2027 | 48,802 | 760 | 1.58% |
| 2026 | 48,042 | 761 | 1.61% |
| 2025 | 47,281 | 760 | 1.63% |
| 2024 | 46,521 | 760 | 1.66% |
| 2023 | 45,761 | 829 | 1.85% |
| 2022 | 44,932 | 739 | 1.67% |
| 2021 | 44,193 | 713 | 1.64% |
| 2020 | 43,480 | 1,142 | 2.7% |
| 2019 | 42,338 | 556 | 1.33% |
| 2018 | 41,782 | 701 | 1.71% |
| 2017 | 41,081 | 754 | 1.87% |
| 2016 | 40,327 | 709 | 1.79% |
| 2015 | 39,618 | 686 | 1.76% |
| 2014 | 38,932 | 853 | 2.24% |
| 2013 | 38,079 | 946 | 2.55% |
| 2012 | 37,133 | 729 | 2% |
| 2011 | 36,404 | 766 | 2.15% |
| 2010 | 35,638 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 25,619 | 7,245 | 39.43% |
| 1990 | 18,374 | 15,558 | 552.49% |
| 1980 | 2,816 | 1,510 | 115.62% |
| 1970 | 1,306 | -49,017 | -97.4% |