U.S. County · Profile

Contra Costa County

1.2MTotal Population
1,604Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+21.73%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Contra Costa County has a population of 1,155,025 as of 2023. It is located in California.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Contra Costa County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):26.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White46.6%538,242
Hispanic or Latino26.4%304,927
Asian18.3%211,370
Some Other Race12.8%147,843
Two or More Races12.4%143,223
Black or African American8.7%100,487
American Indian/Alaska Native0.7%8,085
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.5%5,775

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Contra Costa County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$120,020
60.9% above national average
Per Capita Income
$59,083
54.1% above national average
Poverty Rate
8.3%
27.8% below national average
Median Age
40.1 years

Income & Poverty

$120,020Median Household Income
$59,083Per Capita Income
8.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$120,020$165,199
Families$139,078$185,632
Married-couple Families$139,078$155,767
Nonfamily Households$72,091$77,858

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Contra Costa County, California.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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