Emeryville, CA

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2024 Population

13,081

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

34.5

2.82% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

13.8%

44.5% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$117,092

2.67% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$604,800

1.09% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

8,652

2.18% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Emeryville, 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.

78.7% of the residents in Emeryville, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Emeryville, CA are National Holistic Institute (880 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Emeryville, CA was $604,800, and the homeownership rate was 24.2%.

Most people in Emeryville, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Emeryville, CA was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Emeryville, CA is home to a population of 13.1k people, from which 78.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 35.6% of Emeryville, CA residents were born outside of the country (4.65k people).

In 2024, there were 1.01 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.11k people) in Emeryville, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.05k White (Non-Hispanic) and 2.51k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

78.7%

2024 Citizenship

81.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 78.7% of Emeryville, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Emeryville, CA was 81.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Emeryville, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Emeryville, CA

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
4.11k ± 625
White (Non-Hispanic)
4.05k ± 542
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.51k ± 448

11.6%

Hispanic Population

1.51k people

11.6% of the people in Emeryville, CA are hispanic (1.51k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Emeryville, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
Philippines
827,719 ± 22,100 people
China
695,724 ± 20,296 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

Foreign-Born Population

35.6%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

4.65k people

31.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.04k people

As of 2024, 35.6% of Emeryville, CA residents (4.65k 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 Emeryville, CA was 31.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Emeryville, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
123 ± 128
Vietnam
62 ± 60
Gulf War (1990s)
21 ± 39

Emeryville, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.98 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Emeryville, CA.

Health

96.8% of the population of Emeryville, CA has health coverage, with 60.8% on employee plans, 12% on Medicaid, 7.92% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 1.55% 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, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 8% under 18 years, 44.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 11% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.22%

Uninsured

60.8%

Employer Coverage

12%

Medicaid

7.92%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

1.55%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Emeryville, CA declined by 11.2% from 3.62% to 3.22%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Emeryville, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Emeryville, CA employs 8.65k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Emeryville, CA were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,369 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,048 people), and Manufacturing (731 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($175,556), Information ($151,655), and Manufacturing ($148,078).

Employment

Occupations

8.65k

2024 Value

± 942

−2.18%

1 Year decline

± 14.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Emeryville, CA declined at a rate of −2.18%, from 8.85k employees to 8.65k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Emeryville, CA, are Management Occupations (1,499 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,072 people), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1,061 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Emeryville, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

8.65k

2024 Value

± 942

−2.18%

1 Year decline

± 14.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Emeryville, CA declined at a rate of −2.18%, from 8.85k employees to 8.65k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Emeryville, CA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,369 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,048 people), and Manufacturing (731 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Emeryville, CA, though some of these residents may live in Emeryville, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$109,717

Median earning men ± $14,908

$84,917

Median earning women ± $14,044

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($207,656), Manufacturing ($151,364), and Public Administration ($132,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($146,979), Retail Trade ($132,794), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($100,921).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

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.

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 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Emeryville, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

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 California

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Emeryville, CA awarded 880 degrees. The student population of Emeryville, CA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 380 male students and 878 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Emeryville, CA are White (263 and 29.9%), Hispanic or Latino (254 and 28.9%), Black or African American (108 and 12.3%), and Two or More Races (108 and 12.3%).

The largest universities in Emeryville, CA by number of degrees awarded are National Holistic Institute (880 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Emeryville, CA are Massage Therapy (769 and 87.4%), Nutrition Sciences (85 and 9.66%), and General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts (26 and 2.95%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 1,258 students enrolled in Emeryville, CA, 30.2% men and 69.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 375 records, of which 70.9% were women and 29.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Massage Therapy
597 degrees awarded
Nutrition Sciences
85 degrees awarded
General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts
26 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Emeryville, CA was Massage Therapy with 597 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Emeryville, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

National Holistic Institute

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

880 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was National Holistic Institute with 880 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 258 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Emeryville, CA, which is 0.415 times less than the 622 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 263 degrees mean that there were 1.04 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 254 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Emeryville, CA was $604,800 in 2024, which is 1.82 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $598,300 to $604,800, a 1.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Emeryville, CA is 24.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Emeryville, CA have an average commute time of 28.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Emeryville, CA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$604,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$30,972

$1,899

Median Property Taxes

±$300

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 Emeryville, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

24.2%

Homeownership

2024

60.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 24.2% of the housing units in Emeryville, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 30.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Emeryville, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$117,092

Median Household Income

± $13,126

7.84k

Number of Households

± 796

In 2024, the median household income of the 7.84k households in Emeryville, CA declined from $117,092 from the previous year's value of $120,302.

The following chart displays the households in Emeryville, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Emeryville, CA is from California.

0.493

2024 Wage GINI in California

0.495

2023 Wage GINI in California

In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (39.6%)
Worked At Home (36.9%)
Walked (8.74%)

In 2024, 39.6% of workers in Emeryville, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (36.9%) and those who walked to work (8.74%).

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.

Commute Time

28.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Emeryville, CA have a longer commute time (28.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.33% of the workforce in Emeryville, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Emeryville, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Emeryville, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Emeryville, CA have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Emeryville, CA (1.81k out of 13.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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.