Pleasanton, California Population 2022
Pleasanton is a city located in Alameda County California. With a 2020 population of 81,789, it is the 111th largest city in California and the 472nd largest city in the United States. Pleasanton is currently growing at a rate of 1.19% annually and its population has increased by 2.40% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 79,871 in 2020. Spanning over 24 miles, Pleasanton has a population density of 3,387 people per square mile.
The average household income in Pleasanton is $192,532 with a poverty rate of 5.22%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $2,570 per month, and the median house value is $1.06 Mn. The median age in Pleasanton is 42.4 years, 41.9 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
Pleasanton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pleasantonwas:
- White: 50.93%
- Asian: 37.41%
- Two or more races: 6.60%
- Other race: 2.90%
- Black or African American: 1.56%
- Native American: 0.47%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.14%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,731 | 50.93% |
| Black or African American | 1,249 | 1.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 374 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 29,919 | 37.41% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 110 | 0.14% |
| Some Other Race | 2,316 | 2.90% |
| Two or More Races | 5,276 | 6.60% |
Pleasanton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 27,815 | 2.86 | 67.9 |
| Married | 19,151 | 3.3 | 77.7 |
| Male | 793 | 3.42 | 53.8 |
| Female | 1,891 | 3.08 | 54.3 |
| Non Family | 5,980 | 1.34 | 42.7 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,100 | 1.97% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 962 | 1.72% |
| High School Graduate | 5,729 | 10.26% |
| Some College | 7,390 | 13.24% |
| Associates Degree | 4,082 | 7.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 19,601 | 35.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 16,968 | 30.39% |
Pleasanton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 20,290 | 19,446 | 16,221 |
| 2+ Races | 2,048 | 2,010 | 1,317 |
| White | 28,233 | 27,691 | 17,003 |
| Black | 838 | 752 | 346 |
| Other Race | 1,567 | 1,260 | 642 |
| Hispanic | 5,018 | 4,428 | 1,892 |
| Native American | 250 | 250 | 79 |
| Islander | 51 | 51 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 79.95%.
$95,116
Average Earnings
$118,482
Average Male
$67,581
Average Female
Pleasanton Language by Age
Pleasanton Language
60.72% of Pleasanton residents speak only English, while 39.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 20.74% of the population.
Pleasanton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,221 | 189 | 15.48% |
| Hispanic | 8,262 | 980 | 11.86% |
| Multiple | 5,265 | 437 | 8.30% |
| Native | 374 | 28 | 7.49% |
| Asian | 29,902 | 1,589 | 5.31% |
| White | 36,859 | 1,229 | 3.33% |
| Other | 465 | NaN% |
5.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.96%
Male Poverty Rate
6.45%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pleasanton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pleasanton is Black, with 15.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pleasanton is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.87%.
Pleasanton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
64.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.9%
Male Marriage Rate
62.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Pleasanton Married by Age and Sex
Pleasanton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Pleasanton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,927 | 5.77% |
| Black | 208 | 24.85% |
| Native American | 27 | 9.41% |
| Asian | 291 | 1.34% |
| Other Race | 49 | 2.77% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 1.65% |
| Hispanic | 247 | 4.30% |
Pleasanton Veterans by Education
1.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
66%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
44.97%
Born in Pleasanton
67.18%
Native Born
32.82%
Foreign Born
15.80%
Non Citizen
17.01%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
67.18% of Pleasanton residents were born in the United States, with 44.97% having been born in California. 15.80% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 1,100 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 1,254 | 154 | 1.32% |
| 1920 | 991 | -263 | -2.33% |
| 1930 | 1,237 | 246 | 2.24% |
| 1940 | 1,278 | 41 | 0.33% |
| 1950 | 2,244 | 966 | 5.79% |
| 1960 | 4,203 | 1,959 | 6.48% |
| 1970 | 18,328 | 14,125 | 15.87% |
| 1980 | 35,160 | 16,832 | 6.73% |
| 1990 | 50,553 | 15,393 | 3.70% |
| 2000 | 63,654 | 13,101 | 2.33% |
| 2010 | 70,285 | 6,631 | 1.00% |
| 2011 | 71,244 | 959 | 1.36% |
| 2012 | 72,203 | 959 | 1.35% |
| 2013 | 73,162 | 959 | 1.33% |
| 2014 | 74,121 | 959 | 1.31% |
| 2015 | 75,080 | 959 | 1.29% |
| 2016 | 76,039 | 959 | 1.28% |
| 2017 | 76,998 | 959 | 1.26% |
| 2018 | 77,957 | 959 | 1.25% |
| 2019 | 78,916 | 959 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 79,871 | 955 | 1.21% |
| 2021 | 80,830 | 959 | 1.20% |
| 2022 | 81,789 | 959 | 1.19% |