Pleasanton is a city located in Alameda County California. Pleasanton has a 2024 population of 72,982. Pleasanton is currently declining at a rate of -2.24% annually and its population has decreased by -8.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 79,665 in 2020.
The average household income in Pleasanton is $230,936 with a poverty rate of 5.28%. The median age in Pleasanton is 41.5 years: 41.1 years for males, and 42 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pleasanton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,934 | 45.66% |
| Asian | 32,368 | 41.13% |
| Two or more races | 5,610 | 7.13% |
| Other race | 2,901 | 3.69% |
| Black or African American | 1,309 | 1.66% |
| Native American | 292 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 277 | 0.35% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 27,849 | 2.81 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Married | 18,880 | 3.25 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Non Family | 6,188 | 1.33 | 44 | 56 |
| Female | 1,808 | 3.03 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
| Male | 973 | 3.3 | 51 | 49 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
68.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 837 | 1.51% |
| Associates Degree | 3,626 | 6.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20,031 | 36.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 17,794 | 32.06% |
| High School Graduate | 5,306 | 9.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,043 | 1.88% |
| Some College | 6,870 | 12.38% |
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 | 25,318 | 24,865 | 15,617 |
| Asian | 22,160 | 21,440 | 18,670 |
| Hispanic | 5,402 | 4,794 | 1,990 |
| 2+ Races | 2,943 | 2,897 | 1,636 |
| Other Race | 1,899 | 1,495 | 639 |
| Black | 954 | 900 | 523 |
| Native American | 198 | 198 | 47 |
| Islander | 181 | 136 | 25 |
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 84.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $115,366 | $146,990 | $84,740 |
| Graduate Degree | $156,004 | $193,091 | $112,940 |
| High School Graduate | $46,564 | $54,803 | $38,082 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,404 | $36,384 | $0 |
| Overall | $109,430 | $142,608 | $76,616 |
| Some College | $62,163 | $79,167 | $42,370 |
$109,430
Average Earnings
$142,608
Average Male
$76,616
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
57.6% of Pleasanton residents speak only English, while 42.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 21.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 32,334 | 1,326 | 4.1% |
| White | 32,771 | 1,259 | 3.84% |
| Hispanic | 8,856 | 1,223 | 13.81% |
| Other | 2,895 | 735 | 25.39% |
| Multiple | 5,596 | 503 | 8.99% |
| Black | 1,286 | 169 | 13.14% |
| Islander | 275 | 41 | 14.91% |
| Native | 292 | 28 | 9.59% |
5.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.83%
Male Poverty Rate
6.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pleasanton is Other, with 25.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pleasanton is White, with 3.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.03% |
| Some College | 8.11% |
| High School | 8.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.07% |
| Female Unemployed | 20.46% |
| Female Employed | 2.97% |
| Male Employed | 1.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $213,697 | $265,155 |
| Households | $181,639 | $230,936 |
| Married Families | $230,191 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $77,284 | $102,676 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.5%
Male Marriage Rate
61.8%
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
2,189
Number of Veterans
2,040
Male Veterans
149
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 717 |
| Second Gulf War | 352 |
| First Gulf War | 342 |
| Korea | 302 |
| World War II | 55 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 975 |
| 65 to 74 | 487 |
| 35 to 54 | 392 |
| 18 to 34 | 183 |
| 55 to 64 | 152 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,562 | 5.27% |
| Asian | 259 | 1.1% |
| Hispanic | 206 | 3.17% |
| 2+ Races | 172 | 5.22% |
| Black | 145 | 14.4% |
| Other Race | 31 | 1.37% |
| Native American | 20 | 8.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
63%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
45.25%
Born in Pleasanton
65.02%
Native Born
34.98%
Foreign Born
17.03%
Non Citizen
17.95%
Naturalized
65.02% of Pleasanton residents were born in the United States, with 45.25% having been born in California. 17.03% 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 | 64,628 | -1,671 | -2.52% |
| 2028 | 66,299 | -1,671 | -2.46% |
| 2027 | 67,970 | -1,670 | -2.4% |
| 2026 | 69,640 | -1,671 | -2.34% |
| 2025 | 71,311 | -1,671 | -2.29% |
| 2024 | 72,982 | -1,671 | -2.24% |
| 2023 | 74,653 | -1,177 | -1.55% |
| 2022 | 75,830 | -1,888 | -2.43% |
| 2021 | 77,718 | -1,947 | -2.44% |
| 2020 | 79,665 | -1,376 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 81,041 | 60 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 80,981 | 1,464 | 1.84% |
| 2017 | 79,517 | 1,407 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 78,110 | 1,071 | 1.39% |
| 2015 | 77,039 | 1,952 | 2.6% |
| 2014 | 75,087 | 1,778 | 2.43% |
| 2013 | 73,309 | 1,146 | 1.59% |
| 2012 | 72,163 | 1,026 | 1.44% |
| 2011 | 71,137 | 774 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 70,363 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 63,654 | 13,101 | 25.92% |
| 1990 | 50,553 | 15,393 | 43.78% |
| 1980 | 35,160 | 16,832 | 91.84% |
| 1970 | 18,328 | 14,125 | 336.07% |
| 1960 | 4,203 | 1,959 | 87.3% |
| 1950 | 2,244 | 966 | 75.59% |
| 1940 | 1,278 | 41 | 3.31% |
| 1930 | 1,237 | 246 | 24.82% |
| 1920 | 991 | -263 | -20.97% |
| 1910 | 1,254 | 154 | 14% |
| 1900 | 1,100 | -63,528 | -98.3% |