Oakland, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Oakland, California Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
422,575
Unemployment
6.0%
Poverty
14.6%
Median Home
$730,000
Median Income
$80,143
Median Rent
$1,539
Oakland SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
2
Amenities
10
Education
8
Commute
4
Oakland, CA Crime Report
28,275
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
6,456.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
175.22%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Oakland / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 28,275 | 6,456.6 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 5,653 | 1,290.9 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 102 | 23.3 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2,479 | 566.1 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2,710 | 618.8 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 22,622 | 5,165.7 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 2,537 | 579.3 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 13,373 | 3,053.7 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 6,712 | 1,532.7 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Oakland, CA Cost Of Living
157
Oakland's Overall Cost Of Living
Oakland's Overall Cost Of Living
1.6x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Oakland | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 117 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 134 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 122 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 228 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 145 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 134 | 126 | 100 | |
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Oakland Articles
Rankings for Oakland in California
Map Of Oakland, CA
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Population over time in Oakland
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 422,575 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 421,042 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 417,442 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 412,040 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 408,073 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 402,339 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 397,011 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 392,890 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 389,397 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 386,909 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Oakland
| Race | Oakland | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28.5% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 22.2% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 15.6% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 5.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 27.0% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Oakland
| Gender | Oakland | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Oakland for adults over 25
| Education | Oakland | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Oakland, California
| Income | Oakland | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.4% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.1% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.7% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.5% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.7% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.7% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.7% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
