Oakley, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Oakley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,341 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2247.4 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.78% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.3 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 11,257 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Oakley grew by 73.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 36,717 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Oakley has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Oakley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $129,155 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.34% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Oakley is about 34% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Oakley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $477,187 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,071 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.8% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Oakley is about 19.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,071 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Oakley spend about 82 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 341 hours, about 14.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Oakley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 40.9 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 81.8 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 341 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $10,561 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 14.9% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 18,284 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,189 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Oakley is 41 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Oakley has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Oakley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.25 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Oakley has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Oakley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.2% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Oakley, California.
What is the population of Oakley, California?
The population of Oakley, California is 36,341, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Oakley, California?
The population density of Oakley, California is 2247.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Oakley, California?
The median household income in Oakley, California is $129,155, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Oakley, California?
The median home price in Oakley, California is $477,187, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Oakley, California?
The unemployment rate in Oakley, California is 5.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.