Contra Costa County, California
Contra Costa County is home to 1.17 million people. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line, below the California rate (12.0%). The median household income is $127,229.
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| Measure | Value | California | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,165,012 | 39,287,377 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $127,229 | $99,122 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 8.4% | 12.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 10.0% | 15.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 4.6% | 6.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.2% | 37.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $866,800 | $734,700 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $2,375 | $2,036 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 56.1% | 55.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 26.6% | 27.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.5 years | 37.9 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.