Concord, CA

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2024 Population

124,035

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

39.1

1.3% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

8.24%

7.19% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$108,709

0.445% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$797,600

5.52% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

63,050

1.43% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Concord, 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.

87.3% of the residents in Concord, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Concord, CA are Urban Barber College (150 degrees awarded in 2024) and Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD (121 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Concord, CA was $797,600, and the homeownership rate was 61.6%.

Most people in Concord, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Concord, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Concord, CA is home to a population of 124k people, from which 87.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 25.1% of Concord, CA residents were born outside of the country (31.1k people).

In 2024, there were 2.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (51.6k people) in Concord, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.4k Other (Hispanic) and 17k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

87.3%

2024 Citizenship

87.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 87.3% of Concord, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Concord, CA was 87.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Concord, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
51.6k ± 2.24k
Other (Hispanic)
18.4k ± 2.3k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
17k ± 1.3k

32.4%

Hispanic Population

40.2k people

32.4% of the people in Concord, CA are hispanic (40.2k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Concord, 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

25.1%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

31.1k people

25%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

31.1k people

As of 2024, 25.1% of Concord, CA residents (31.1k 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 Concord, CA was 25%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,215 ± 239
Gulf War (2001-)
700 ± 194
Gulf War (1990s)
547 ± 172

Concord, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.74 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Health

93.8% of the population of Concord, CA has health coverage, with 50.3% on employee plans, 20.3% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 0.565% 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 22.5% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% 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

6.16%

Uninsured

50.3%

Employer Coverage

20.3%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

0.565%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Concord, CA grew by 6.97% from 5.75% to 6.16%.

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

Economy

The economy of Concord, CA employs 63.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Concord, CA were Health Care & Social Assistance (8,726 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (6,574 people), and Retail Trade (6,004 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($119,643), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($111,889), and Public Administration ($98,618).

Employment

Occupations

63.1k

2024 Value

± 2,220

−1.43%

1 Year decline

± 4.99%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Concord, CA declined at a rate of −1.43%, from 64k employees to 63.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Concord, CA, are Management Occupations (8,128 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,748 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,678 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Concord, 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

63.1k

2024 Value

± 2,220

−1.43%

1 Year decline

± 4.99%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Concord, CA declined at a rate of −1.43%, from 64k employees to 63.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Concord, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,726 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (6,574 people), and Retail Trade (6,004 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Concord, CA, though some of these residents may live in Concord, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$68,157

Median earning men ± $2,989

$52,108

Median earning women ± $2,840

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($104,006), Information ($93,688), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,375).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($97,547), Public Administration ($91,903), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,199).

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 Concord, 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 Concord, CA awarded 271 degrees. The student population of Concord, CA in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 247 male students and 149 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Concord, CA are Hispanic or Latino (157 and 58.4%), White (46 and 17.1%), Black or African American (39 and 14.5%), and Asian (17 and 6.32%).

The largest universities in Concord, CA by number of degrees awarded are Urban Barber College (150 and 55.4%) and Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD (121 and 44.6%).

The most popular majors in Concord, CA are Barbering (150 and 55.4%), Medical Assistant (33 and 12.2%), and Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) (23 and 8.49%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 396 students enrolled in Concord, CA, 62.4% men and 37.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 211 records, of which 35.1% were women and 64.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Barbering
142 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
16 degrees awarded
Surgical Technologist
12 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Concord, CA was Barbering with 142 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Concord, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Urban Barber College
150 degrees awarded
Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD
121 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Urban Barber College with 150 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 138 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Concord, CA, which is 1.04 times more than the 133 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 157 degrees mean that there were 3.41 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 46 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 Concord, CA was $797,600 in 2024, which is 2.4 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $755,900 to $797,600, a 5.52% increase. The homeownership rate in Concord, CA is 61.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Concord, CA have an average commute time of 32.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Concord, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$797,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$14,239

$28,473

Median Property Taxes

±$1,361

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

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

Rent vs Own

61.6%

Homeownership

2024

67.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 61.6% of the housing units in Concord, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Concord, 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.

$108,709

Median Household Income

± $5,322

46.2k

Number of Households

± 1,687

In 2024, the median household income of the 46.2k households in Concord, CA declined from $108,709 from the previous year's value of $109,195.

The following chart displays the households in Concord, 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 Concord, 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 (61.3%)
Worked At Home (17.6%)
Carpooled (10.3%)

In 2024, 61.3% of workers in Concord, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.6%) and those who carpooled to work (10.3%).

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

32.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Concord, CA have a longer commute time (32.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.52% of the workforce in Concord, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.24% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Concord, CA (10.1k out of 123k 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 25 - 34, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Concord, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.