Orinda is a city located in Contra Costa County California. Orinda has a 2024 population of 19,314. Orinda is currently declining at a rate of -0.26% annually and its population has decreased by -1.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,514 in 2020.
The average household income in Orinda is $370,203 with a poverty rate of 2.07%. The median age in Orinda is 49.4 years: 50.3 years for males, and 48 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Orinda was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,862 | 71.17% |
| Asian | 2,891 | 14.84% |
| Two or more races | 2,475 | 12.71% |
| Other race | 169 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 42 | 0.22% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,476 | 2.6 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Married | 5,071 | 3.1 | 95.9 | 4.1 |
| Non Family | 1,955 | 1.21 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Female | 262 | 3.13 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
| Male | 188 | 2.7 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
92.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 61 | 0.44% |
| Associates Degree | 443 | 3.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,456 | 39.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,552 | 47.1% |
| High School Graduate | 475 | 3.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 146 | 1.05% |
| Some College | 779 | 5.6% |
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 | 10,419 | 10,289 | 9,275 |
| Asian | 2,286 | 2,279 | 1,942 |
| 2+ Races | 763 | 762 | 576 |
| Hispanic | 703 | 675 | 438 |
| Other Race | 156 | 96 | 33 |
| Native American | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Black | 38 | 38 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $147,652 | $224,345 | $102,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $189,145 | $222,944 | $122,500 |
| High School Graduate | $46,250 | $48,600 | $31,354 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $59,583 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $161,656 | $206,845 | $108,750 |
| Some College | $50,104 | $49,028 | $0 |
$161,656
Average Earnings
$206,845
Average Male
$108,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.8% of Orinda residents speak only English, while 18.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 8.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,583 | 266 | 1.96% |
| Hispanic | 1,165 | 56 | 4.81% |
| Other | 169 | 50 | 29.59% |
| Black | 27 | 16 | 59.26% |
| Multiple | 2,469 | 15 | 0.61% |
| Asian | 2,883 | 9 | 0.31% |
2.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.87%
Male Poverty Rate
2.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Orinda is Black, with 59.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Orinda is Asian, with 0.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.85% |
| High School | 14.25% |
| Some College | 4.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 24.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.02% |
| Male Employed | 0.3% |
| Female Employed | 0.25% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $395,793 |
| Households | $250,001 | $370,203 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $104,638 | $288,455 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.6%
Male Marriage Rate
62.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
605
Number of Veterans
591
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 226 |
| Second Gulf War | 66 |
| Korea | 64 |
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| World War II | 54 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 390 |
| 35 to 54 | 87 |
| 65 to 74 | 77 |
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 530 | 4.77% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 4.08% |
| Other Race | 18 | 11.54% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 2.22% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
51.11%
Born in Orinda
81.7%
Native Born
18.3%
Foreign Born
4.05%
Non Citizen
14.25%
Naturalized
81.7% of Orinda residents were born in the United States, with 51.11% having been born in California. 4.05% 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 | 19,064 | -50 | -0.26% |
| 2028 | 19,114 | -50 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 19,164 | -50 | -0.26% |
| 2026 | 19,214 | -50 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 19,264 | -50 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 19,314 | -50 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 19,364 | -64 | -0.33% |
| 2022 | 19,428 | -99 | -0.51% |
| 2021 | 19,527 | 13 | 0.07% |
| 2020 | 19,514 | -38 | -0.19% |
| 2019 | 19,552 | 59 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 19,493 | 87 | 0.45% |
| 2017 | 19,406 | 108 | 0.56% |
| 2016 | 19,298 | 185 | 0.97% |
| 2015 | 19,113 | 396 | 2.12% |
| 2014 | 18,717 | 386 | 2.11% |
| 2013 | 18,331 | 217 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 18,114 | 157 | 0.87% |
| 2011 | 17,957 | 158 | 0.89% |
| 2010 | 17,799 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 17,599 | 957 | 5.75% |
| 1990 | 16,642 | -201 | -1.19% |
| 1980 | 16,843 | 10,053 | 148.06% |
| 1970 | 6,790 | 2,078 | 44.1% |
| 1960 | 4,712 | -14,352 | -75.28% |