Emeryville, CA

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2023 Population

12,756

0.654% 1-year decline

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

35.5

0.838% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

9.57%

21.2% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$120,302

5.21% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$598,300

4.29% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

8,845

1.24% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Emeryville, CA had a population of 12.8k people with a median age of 35.5 and a median household income of $120,302. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Emeryville, CA declined from 12,840 to 12,756, a −0.654% decrease and its median household income grew from $114,345 to $120,302, a 5.21% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Emeryville, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (35.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (29.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.81%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.82%).

None of the households in Emeryville, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

81.5% of the residents in Emeryville, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Emeryville, CA are National Holistic Institute (838 degrees awarded in 2022) and SAE Expression College (100 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Emeryville, CA was $598,300, and the homeownership rate was 30.4%.

Most people in Emeryville, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Emeryville, CA was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Emeryville, CA is home to a population of 12.8k people, from which 81.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 31.6% of Emeryville, CA residents were born outside of the country (4.04k people).

In 2023, there were 1.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.51k people) in Emeryville, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.77k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

81.5%

2023 Citizenship

81.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 81.5% of Emeryville, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Emeryville, CA was 81.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Emeryville, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Emeryville, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.51k ± 557
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.77k ± 565
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.2k ± 385

10.1%

Hispanic Population

1.29k people

10.1% of the people in Emeryville, CA are hispanic (1.29k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Emeryville, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,899,021 ± 46,015 people
Philippines
824,230 ± 22,055 people
China
685,370 ± 20,148 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,899,021 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,230 and China with 685,370.

Foreign-Born Population

31.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.04k people

32.8%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.21k people

As of 2023, 31.6% of Emeryville, CA residents (4.04k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Emeryville, CA was 32.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Emeryville, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
98 ± 118
Vietnam
92 ± 68
Gulf War (1990s)
54 ± 43

Emeryville, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.07 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Emeryville, CA employs 8.85k people. The largest industries in Emeryville, CA are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,187 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,164 people), and Manufacturing (851 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($148,137), Manufacturing ($146,160), and Information ($145,929).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,777. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

8.85k

2023 Value

± 805

1.24%

1 Year growth

± 12%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Emeryville, CA grew at a rate of 1.24%, from 8.74k employees to 8.85k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Emeryville, CA, are Management Occupations (1,544 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,165 people), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1,065 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Emeryville, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

8.85k

2023 Value

± 805

1.24%

1 Year growth

± 12%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Emeryville, CA grew at a rate of 1.24%, from 8.74k employees to 8.85k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Emeryville, CA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,187 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,164 people), and Manufacturing (851 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Emeryville, CA, though some of these residents may live in Emeryville, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$112,004

Median earning men ± $8,687

$87,989

Median earning women ± $13,037

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($193,438), Manufacturing ($181,528), and Public Administration ($129,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($143,893), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($110,112), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($102,589).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Emeryville, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Emeryville, CA awarded 938 degrees. The student population of Emeryville, CA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 329 male students and 869 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Emeryville, CA are White (295 and 31.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (210 and 22.4%), Black or African American (131 and 14%), and Two or More Races (121 and 12.9%).

The largest universities in Emeryville, CA by number of degrees awarded are National Holistic Institute (838 and 89.3%) and SAE Expression College (100 and 10.7%).

The most popular majors in Emeryville, CA are Massage Therapy (772 and 82.3%), Recording Arts Technology (75 and 8%), and Nutrition Sciences (48 and 5.12%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,198 students enrolled in Emeryville, CA, 27.5% men and 72.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 346 records, of which 76% were women and 24% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Massage Therapy
174 degrees awarded
Recording Arts Technology
25 degrees awarded
Other Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management
2 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Emeryville, CA was Massage Therapy with 174 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Emeryville, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

National Holistic Institute
838 degrees awarded
SAE Expression College
100 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was National Holistic Institute with 838 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 300 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Emeryville, CA, which is 0.47 times less than the 638 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 295 degrees mean that there were 1.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 210 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($15,630) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,049) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 2.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.26% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (6.9M), High School or Equivalent (6.8M), and Bachelors Degree (6.36M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Emeryville, CA was $598,300 in 2023, which is 1.97 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $625,100 to $598,300, a 4.29% decrease. The homeownership rate in Emeryville, CA is 30.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Emeryville, CA have an average commute time of 30.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Emeryville, CA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Emeryville, CA is $120,302. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Emeryville, CA was Census Tract 4251.02 with a value of $130,555, followed by Census Tract 4251.04 and Census Tract 4251.03, with respective values of $124,043 and $117,688.

Housing

Property

$598,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$38,829

$2,327

Median Property Taxes

±$336

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Emeryville, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Emeryville, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

30.4%

Homeownership

2023

65.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 30.4% of the housing units in Emeryville, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 30.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Emeryville, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4251.02
Census Tract 4251.04
Census Tract 4251.03

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Emeryville, CA was Census Tract 4251.02 with a value of $130,555, followed by Census Tract 4251.04 and Census Tract 4251.03, with respective values of $124,043 and $117,688.

The following map shows all of the places in Emeryville, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$120,302

Median Household Income

± $12,522

7.65k

Number of Households

± 714

In 2023, the median household income of the 7.65k households in Emeryville, CA grew to $120,302 from the previous year's value of $114,345.

The following chart displays the households in Emeryville, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Emeryville, CA is from California.

0.498

2022 Wage GINI in California

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

In 2022, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (38.1%)
Worked At Home (34.8%)
Public Transit (11.5%)

In 2023, 38.1% of workers in Emeryville, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (34.8%) and those who used public transit to get to work (11.5%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Emeryville, CA have a longer commute time (30.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.02% of the workforce in Emeryville, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Emeryville, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Emeryville, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Emeryville, CA have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.57% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Emeryville, CA (1.22k out of 12.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Emeryville, CA is White, followed by Asian and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.4% of the population of Emeryville, CA has health coverage, with 64.2% on employee plans, 9.67% on Medicaid, 6.86% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 1.2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alameda County, CA see 884 patients per year on average, which represents a 2% decrease from the previous year (902 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 993 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 140 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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884 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alameda County, CA

Primary care physicians in Alameda County, CA see an average of 884 patients per year. This represents a 2% decrease from the previous year (902 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Alameda County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 7.67% under 18 years, 40.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.62%

Uninsured

64.2%

Employer Coverage

9.67%

Medicaid

6.86%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

1.2%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Emeryville, CA declined by 4.41% from 3.79% to 3.62%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Emeryville, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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