Moraga, CA

Census Place

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2024 Population
16,769
US Senator
Alex Padilla
Democratic Party
US Senator
Adam Schiff
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
40.1
3.14% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
7.34%
12.7% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$216,193
8.2% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$1.66M
4.11% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
7,267
2.26% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Moraga, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.3% of the residents in Moraga, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Moraga, CA are Saint Mary's College of California (907 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Moraga, CA was $1.66M, and the homeownership rate was 83.1%.

Most people in Moraga, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Moraga, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Moraga, CA is home to a population of 16.8k people, from which 92.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 20% of Moraga, CA residents were born outside of the country (3.35k people).

In 2024, there were 2.68 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.93k people) in Moraga, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.71k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.13k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.3%
2024 Citizenship
92.7%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 92.3% of Moraga, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Moraga, CA was 92.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Moraga, CA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    9.93k ± 607
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    3.71k ± 589
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    1.13k ± 285
9.12%
Hispanic Population
1.53k people

In 2024, there were 2.68 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.93k people) in Moraga, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.71k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.13k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

9.12% of the people in Moraga, CA are hispanic (1.53k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,862,617 ± 45,816 people
  2. Philippines
    824,246 ± 22,054 people
  3. China
    687,951 ± 20,184 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,862,617 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,246 and China with 687,951.

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Foreign-Born Population

20%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
3.35k people
19.1%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
3.2k people

As of 2024, 20% of Moraga, CA residents (3.35k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Moraga, CA was 19.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    145 ± 77
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    130 ± 109
  3. World War II
    57 ± 73

Moraga, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Moraga, CA employs 7.27k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Moraga, CA were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,783 people), Educational Services (1,163 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (795 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($206,169), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($205,161), and Information ($202,891).

Employment

Occupations

7.27k
2024 Value
± 580
−2.26%
1 Year decline
± 11.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Moraga, CA declined at a rate of −2.26%, from 7.44k employees to 7.27k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Moraga, CA, are Management Occupations (1,512 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,121 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (682 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Moraga, CA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.27k
2024 Value
± 580
−2.26%
1 Year decline
± 11.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Moraga, CA declined at a rate of −2.26%, from 7.44k employees to 7.27k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Moraga, CA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,783 people), Educational Services (1,163 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (795 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Moraga, CA, though some of these residents may live in Moraga, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$135,966
Median earning men ± $35,493
$84,676
Median earning women ± $24,326

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($234,531), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($204,167), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($204,063).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($215,833), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($207,011), and Information ($204,000).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.57%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for Moraga, CA. Showing the available data for California.
2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (58.5%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
    Republican Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Alex Padilla
Senator from California3
Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.
Adam Schiff
Senator from California1
Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Moraga, CA awarded 907 degrees. The student population of Moraga, CA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,180 male students and 1,595 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Moraga, CA are White (326 and 37.5%), Hispanic or Latino (240 and 27.6%), Unknown (123 and 14.2%), and Asian (82 and 9.44%).

The largest universities in Moraga, CA by number of degrees awarded are Saint Mary's College of California (907 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Moraga, CA are General Business (105 and 11.6%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (53 and 5.84%), and Accounting (52 and 5.73%).

The median tuition cost in Moraga, CA for private four year colleges is $55,634.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Moraga, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,775 (42.5% men and 57.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 2,775 students enrolled in Moraga, CA, 42.5% men and 57.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 997 records, of which 58.8% were women and 41.2% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    39 degrees awarded
  2. Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
    28 degrees awarded
  3. General Business
    102 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Moraga, CA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 39 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Saint Mary's College of California
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
907 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Saint Mary's College of California with 907 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 357 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Moraga, CA, which is 0.649 times less than the 550 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 326 degrees mean that there were 1.36 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 240 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($55,634) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,152) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Moraga, CA was $1.66M in 2024, which is 5 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $1.6M to $1.66M, a 4.11% increase. The homeownership rate in Moraga, CA is 83.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Moraga, CA have an average commute time of 30.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Moraga, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$1.66M
Median Property Value 2024
±$88,821
$4,613
Median Property Taxes
±$412

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Moraga, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Moraga, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

83.1%
Homeownership
2024
66.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 83.1% of the housing units in Moraga, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 84.3%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$216,193
Median Household Income
± $21,202
5.55k
Number of Households
± 461

In 2024, the median household income of the 5.55k households in Moraga, CA grew to $216,193 from the previous year's value of $199,800.

The following chart displays the households in Moraga, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Moraga, CA is from California.
0.495
2023 Wage GINI in California
0.498
2022 Wage GINI in California

In 2023, the income inequality in California was 0.495 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.573% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (43.4%)
  2. Worked At Home (39.8%)
  3. Carpooled (5.64%)

In 2024, 43.4% of workers in Moraga, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (39.8%) and those who carpooled to work (5.64%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

30.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Moraga, CA have a longer commute time (30.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.9% of the workforce in Moraga, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Moraga, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Moraga, CA have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.34% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Moraga, CA (1.12k out of 15.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Moraga, CA is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

98.9% of the population of Moraga, CA has health coverage, with 62.1% on employee plans, 2.48% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 18.6% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.1% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

1.14%
Uninsured
62.1%
Employer Coverage
2.48%
Medicaid
15.7%
Medicare
18.6%
Non-Group
0%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Moraga, CA declined by 22.4% from 1.46% to 1.14%.

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