Stockton, California Income Statistics
Stockton Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
Stockton Well below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Stockton | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,418 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $52,002 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 7.5% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 9.0% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 9.3% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Stockton is about 20% lower than in California. Income has been growing faster in Stockton (7.5%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 9% of adults in Stockton earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Stockton, California grew by 68.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $79,418 in 2024. That's an average of about 7.5% per year.
Stockton has stayed below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. The gap has narrowed from 7.7% in 2009 to 1.3% in 2024, the closest it has been.
Income Distribution in Stockton
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Households by income, 2024
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About 35,376 households (37.9% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 22.1% of households in Stockton had an income under $35,000 and 19.2% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Stockton has a larger share of households earning $75,000 to $99,999 (14.7% vs 12.6%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (9.3% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 4,754 | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3,860 | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5,708 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6,280 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9,239 | 9.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14,378 | 15.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13,678 | 14.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17,495 | 18.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9,209 | 9.9% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 8,671 | 9.3% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 93,274 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 21,426 residents (9.0% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 11.2% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 19.0% of Stockton residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 30.0% had some income but less than $25,000, and 16.1% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Stockton has a larger share of residents with no personal income (19.0% vs 12.8%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (9.0% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 45,099 | 19.0% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 26,000 | 11.0% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 18,560 | 7.8% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 26,405 | 11.1% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 22,737 | 9.6% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 30,118 | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 29,740 | 12.6% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16,744 | 7.1% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 21,426 | 9.0% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 236,827 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 19.0% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Stockton
| Metric | Stockton | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.583 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $60,405 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $51,627 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 14.5% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Stockton, it is 0.583, higher than California's 0.572, so income is less evenly distributed here than there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 17% more than women's income in Stockton, California. Over a 35-year career, a 17% wage gap accumulates to roughly $307,230 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Stockton, California has narrowed from about 16% to 15% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 9% in 2013. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $1,832 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Stockton | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 8.5% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 7.9% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 12,156 people are unemployed in Stockton, California.
The average commute time in Stockton is 21 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Stockton, California has fallen from 15.9% to 8.5% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 17.7% in 2013 and fell as low as 7.7% in 2022.
Stockton has stayed well above the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never dropped below it. It came closest in 2022, at 2.3 points higher. The gap has narrowed from 7.2 points in 2011 to 3.3 points in 2024.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Stockton, California has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than California, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Stockton, California.
How Rich Is Stockton, California?
Stockton has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $79,418, about 20% lower than the California average of $99,161.
How has median household income changed in Stockton, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Stockton, California rose 68%, from $47,213 to $79,418. Over the same years, income here outpaced California as a whole: +68% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Stockton in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Stockton, California was $76,044, up 6% from $71,422 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Stockton in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Stockton, California was $57,777. By 2024 it had risen 37% to $79,418.
Is it hard to find a job in Stockton, California?
Unemployment in Stockton, California is 8.5%, well above the California rate of 6.6%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Stockton, California?
The Gini coefficient in Stockton is 0.583. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Stockton, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Stockton, California has narrowed from about 16% to 15% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 9% in 2013. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $1,832 since 2009.
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