San Leandro, CA

Census Place

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2024 Population
87,826
US Senator
Alex Padilla
Democratic Party
US Senator
Adam Schiff
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
41.9
0.964% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
8.31%
3.75% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$101,420
3.42% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$844,200
3.76% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
45,579
1.01% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in San Leandro, 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.

85.1% of the residents in San Leandro, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in San Leandro, CA are Carrington College-San Leandro Campus (296 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in San Leandro, CA was $844,200, and the homeownership rate was 58.1%.

Most people in San Leandro, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.2 minutes. The average car ownership in San Leandro, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

San Leandro, CA is home to a population of 87.8k people, from which 85.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 38.3% of San Leandro, CA residents were born outside of the country (33.6k people).

In 2024, there were 1.82 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.4k people) in San Leandro, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 12.9k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

85.1%
2024 Citizenship
85.4%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 85.1% of San Leandro, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in San Leandro, CA was 85.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in San Leandro, CA
  1. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    31.4k ± 1.64k
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    17.3k ± 1.24k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    12.9k ± 1.75k
29.3%
Hispanic Population
25.8k people

In 2024, there were 1.82 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.4k people) in San Leandro, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 12.9k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

29.3% of the people in San Leandro, CA are hispanic (25.8k 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

38.3%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
33.6k people
37.8%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
33.5k people

As of 2024, 38.3% of San Leandro, CA residents (33.6k 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 San Leandro, CA was 37.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    910 ± 252
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    563 ± 274
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    323 ± 142

San Leandro, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.62 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of San Leandro, CA employs 45.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in San Leandro, CA were Health Care & Social Assistance (6,556 people), Manufacturing (4,636 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (4,255 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($120,556), Information ($116,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($105,481).

Employment

Occupations

45.6k
2024 Value
± 1,846
−1.01%
1 Year decline
± 5.59%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in San Leandro, CA declined at a rate of −1.01%, from 46k employees to 45.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in San Leandro, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,054 people), Management Occupations (3,857 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (3,295 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of San Leandro, CA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

45.6k
2024 Value
± 1,846
−1.01%
1 Year decline
± 5.59%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in San Leandro, CA declined at a rate of −1.01%, from 46k employees to 45.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in San Leandro, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,556 people), Manufacturing (4,636 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (4,255 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of San Leandro, CA, though some of these residents may live in San Leandro, 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

$55,963
Median earning men ± $4,834
$51,564
Median earning women ± $3,255

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($156,100), Public Administration ($90,601), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($84,495).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($94,464), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,039), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($71,830).

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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 San Leandro, 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.

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

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Education

In 2023, universities in San Leandro, CA awarded 296 degrees. The student population of San Leandro, CA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 52 male students and 349 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in San Leandro, CA are Hispanic or Latino (179 and 61.9%), Black or African American (46 and 15.9%), Asian (23 and 7.96%), and Unknown (17 and 5.88%).

The largest universities in San Leandro, CA by number of degrees awarded are Carrington College-San Leandro Campus (296 and 100%).

The most popular majors in San Leandro, CA are Medical Assistant (167 and 56.4%), Dental Assisting (76 and 25.7%), and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (22 and 7.43%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2018 in San Leandro, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 66.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 401 (13% men and 87% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 401 students enrolled in San Leandro, CA, 13% men and 87% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 218 records, of which 88.5% were women and 11.5% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Dental Assisting
    76 degrees awarded
  2. Medical Insurance Specialist
    18 degrees awarded
  3. Medical Assistant
    167 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in San Leandro, CA was Dental Assisting with 76 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Carrington College-San Leandro Campus
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
296 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Carrington College-San Leandro Campus with 296 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 32 men were awarded degrees from institutions in San Leandro, CA, which is 0.121 times less than the 264 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 179 degrees mean that there were 3.89 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 46 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Housing & Living

The median property value in San Leandro, CA was $844,200 in 2024, which is 2.54 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $813,600 to $844,200, a 3.76% increase. The homeownership rate in San Leandro, CA is 58.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in San Leandro, CA have an average commute time of 31.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in San Leandro, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$844,200
Median Property Value 2024
±$13,000
$17,694
Median Property Taxes
±$965

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

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

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Rent vs Own

58.1%
Homeownership
2024
70.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 58.1% of the housing units in San Leandro, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.3%.

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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.
$101,420
Median Household Income
± $3,914
30.5k
Number of Households
± 1,422

In 2024, the median household income of the 30.5k households in San Leandro, CA grew to $101,420 from the previous year's value of $98,063.

The following chart displays the households in San Leandro, 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 San Leandro, 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 (60.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (15.8%)
  3. Carpooled (11.9%)

In 2024, 60.2% of workers in San Leandro, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.8%) and those who carpooled to work (11.9%).

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

31.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in San Leandro, CA have a longer commute time (31.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.6% of the workforce in San Leandro, 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 San Leandro, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in San Leandro, CA have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.31% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in San Leandro, CA (7.24k out of 87k 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 45 - 54, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 55 - 64.

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

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

94.9% of the population of San Leandro, CA has health coverage, with 49.3% on employee plans, 22.1% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 0.504% 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, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.5% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 42% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.12%
Uninsured
49.3%
Employer Coverage
22.1%
Medicaid
12.9%
Medicare
10%
Non-Group
0.504%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in San Leandro, CA declined by 2.94% from 5.28% to 5.12%.

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