Contra Costa County, California
CA · FIPS 06013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,165,012 | — | #39 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $127,229 | +69.3% | #36 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.5 years | +4.1% | #1,945 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $866,800 | +207.5% | #22 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,375 | +104.2% | #7 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | -33.6% | #433 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Contra Costa County has a population of 1,165,012, making it the #39 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Contra Costa County is $127,229, ranking #36 out of 3,222 counties — 69.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.4% and unemployment stands at 6.5%.
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The median home value in Contra Costa County is $866,800 (+207.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,375/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.0%.
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95.4% of residents in Contra Costa County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% above the national rate.
About Contra Costa County, California
Contra Costa County, California has a total population of 1,165,012, making it the 39th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Contra Costa County is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Contra Costa County is $127,229, which ranks #36 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 69.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5%.
The median home value in Contra Costa County is $866,800, 207.5% above the national median. Renters in Contra Costa County pay a median gross rent of $2,375 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Contra Costa County, 45.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 39.0 min.
Contra Costa County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 38.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (27.6%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (18.6%).
All data for Contra Costa County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.