Oakland, California
Oakland: The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture.
About
Oakland is a city located in the county of Alameda in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 390,724. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 424,891 inhabitants.
The city was created 174 years ago in 1851.
Oakland is a major city located on the eastern side of the San Francisco Bay in Northern California. With a population of over 420,000, it is the eighth largest city in the state.
Oakland offers big city amenities and a diverse culture while maintaining a cozy small-town vibe in many of its unique neighborhoods. Its close proximity to San Francisco also makes it a popular and affordable alternative for visitors.
Top Attractions and Activities
Outdoor Activities
Oakland has great outdoor recreation opportunities. Lake Merritt offers walking/biking trails, boating, and beautiful city views. Redwood Regional Park provides hiking and camping under towering redwood trees. Jack London Square along the waterfront is a popular spot for kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.
Food Scene
Oakland has an exploding food culture with trendy restaurants featuring diverse cuisines. Food halls like Swan's Market showcase the city's eclectic flavors. The weekly Grand Lake Farmer's Market is a must-visit.
Arts and Culture
The Oakland Museum of California covers the state's art, history, and natural sciences. Paramount Theatre hosts concerts and live entertainment. The city has a vibrant public art scene, like the sprawling street art at De Frederic Spur in West Oakland.
Neighborhoods
Rockridge offers boutique shopping and dining. Temescal is home to hip bars and eateries. Grand Lake has a quaint, neighborhood feel. Chinatown is a large Asian cultural district with dim sum spots and herbal shops.
Planning Your Oakland Visit
Oakland enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with comfortable weather year-round. Summer and early fall are peak tourism seasons.
Lodging runs the gamut from budget motels to stylish boutique hotels, like the Washington Inn by Lake Merritt.
The city is very walkable and bikeable in most areas. BART provides easy transportation into San Francisco and around the East Bay.
With its diversity, progressive vibe, and affordability, Oakland is an exciting urban destination in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Quick Facts about Oakland
| Population | 424,891 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Alameda County |
| Twitter username | Oakland |
| Postal code | 94617–94624, 94659–94662, 94666, 94601–94615, 94649 |
| Phone Area Codes | 510 |
| Official name | Oakland |
| Water as percent of area | 28.48% |
| Land as percent of area | 71.52% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.8044,-122.2708 |
| Altitude | 141 feet / 43 meters |
| Capital city | Oakland is capital of Alameda County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1852 (174 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−08:00 |
| Local time | 12:08:51 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 8.04% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Light Rain Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Oakland is located at 37°48'16"N 122°16'15"W (37.8043700, -122.2708000). It has 5 neighbors: Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Piedmont and San Leandro.
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Demographics
The population of Oakland increased by 8.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 1,543 | - | census |
| 2010 | 390,724 | 99.61% | census |
| 2011 | 396,086 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 401,104 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 406,648 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 412,901 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 418,211 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 420,947 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 424,382 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 429,056 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 433,031 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 424,891 | -1.92% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 17,516 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 16,334 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 7.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 18,937 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 16,330 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 11.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 35.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 6.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.3% |
| White only, percent : | 46.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 91.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 6.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 95 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 40.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.0% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $305,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,733 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $385 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,480 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,702 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 4.68 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 78.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 70.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 45.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.4% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 9,600 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,228 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 46,159 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $2,749 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $59,595 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $15,636 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 422 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 197 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 139 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 294 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 112 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 40 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 367 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 7,648.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.14 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $112,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,132 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $468 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $942 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 15,235 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.61 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 79,166 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 101,835 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,089,151 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 476,142 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,488 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $62,461 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,018 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,453 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,294 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 868 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 470 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,852 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 408 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,783 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,710.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 22.27 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 48,907 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $141,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,353 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $455 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $880 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 686 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 43,314 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.58 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 17.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.5% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,821,683 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,081 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,903 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,505 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.9% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 2,791 |
| 2019 total employment : | 40,511 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 1,701,866 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -1.6% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 8,912 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 9,893 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,538 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,135 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,238 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,243 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,194 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,187 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 72.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1,521.97 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $129,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,395 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $514 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $851 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 71,033 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.60 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 68.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 68.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 30.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.3% |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | NA |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,593 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $18,771 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 26.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 27,517 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 14,000 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 10,688 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 24,727 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,842 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,551 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 25,034 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,655.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 88.91 |
Best Things to Do in Oakland
1Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612, United States View details
Phone: +15104442489 | Website available
Where to Stay in Oakland
1Oakland Marriott City Center
1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607, United States View details
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2Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero
1801 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606, United States View details
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3Jack London Inn Oakland
444 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607, United States View details
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4Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel
1717 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606, United States View details
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5Executive Inn & Suites
1755 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606, United States View details
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Services and Civic Places in Oakland
1Oakland City Planning
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612, United States View details
Phone: +15102383941 | Website available
2OAKLAND CITY HALL
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612, United States View details
Phone: +15102387001 | Website available
3Alameda County Marriage License
1106 Madison St, Oakland, CA 94607, United States View details
Phone: +15102726362 | Website available
4City of Oakland Office of the Mayor
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza #3, Oakland, CA 94612, United States View details
Phone: +15102383141 | Website available
5UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland Foundation
2201 Broadway #600, Oakland, CA 94612, United States View details
Phone: +15104283814 | Website available
6City of Oakland Residential Rent Adjustment Program (RRAP)
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza #5313, Oakland, CA 94612, United States View details
Phone: +15102383721 | Website available
7Oakland City Clerk
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza # 1st, Oakland, CA 94612, United States View details
Phone: +15102383226 | Website available
8Oakland City Administration
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza # 1st, Oakland, CA 94612, United States View details
Phone: +15102383301 | Website available
9Veterans' Memorial Building
200 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, United States View details
Phone: +15102383284
10Oakland Parking Violations Bur
Oakland, CA 94612, United States View details
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People born in Oakland (200)
People born in Oakland, including nanotechnologist K. Eric Drexler, composer, music theorist, creator of musical instruments Harry Partch, computer scientist Fernando J. Corbató, .
More notable people
- Hans Reiser (American computer programmer, entrepreneur, and convicted murderer) he was born in 19/12/1963
- Paul Pierce (American basketball player) he was born in 13/10/1977
- Ed Elisian (racecar driver) he was born in 09/12/1926
- Zendaya (American actress, singer, dancer and model) she was born in 01/09/1996
- Thomas Schelling (American economist) he was born in 14/04/1921
- Mark Hamill (American actor, producer, director, and writer) he was born in 25/09/1951
- Brandon Lee (American actor and martial artist (1965-1993)) he was born in 01/02/1965
- Lyndsy Fonseca (American actress) she was born in 07/01/1987
- Keyshia Cole (American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer) she was born in 15/10/1981
- Carla Bley (American jazz composer, pianist, organist and bandleader) she was born in 11/05/1938
- Jo Van Fleet (American actress) she was born in 29/12/1915
- Amy Tan (American novelist) she was born in 19/02/1952
- Elizabeth Roemer (American astronomer) she was born in 04/09/1929
- Anthony Boucher (Editor, novelist, short story writer) he was born in 21/08/1911
- Sheila E. (American singer and percussionist) she was born in 12/12/1957
- Catherine Asaro (American science-fiction writer) she was born in 06/11/1955
- Jan Henne (American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, former world record-holder) she was born in 11/08/1947
- Laurie R. King (American novelist) she was born in 19/09/1952
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Oakland, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108269 | Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences | Oakland (CA) | 94612 |
| 117557 | Lincoln University | Oakland (CA) | 94612-2801 |
| 117247 | Laney College | Oakland (CA) | 94607 |
| 122296 | Samuel Merritt University | Oakland (CA) | 94609 |
| 108667 | College of Alameda | Alameda (CA) | 94501 |
Nearby Transit Stations (46)
Rail and bus stations connected to Oakland, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OKJ | Oakland – Jack London Square station | 245 Second Street | RAIL |
| EMY | Emeryville station | 5885 Horton Street | RAIL |
| BKY | Berkeley station | University Ave. and Third St. | RAIL |
| OAC | Oakland Coliseum station | 700 73rd Avenue | RAIL |
| SFP | San Francisco (Caltrain), California | 700 4th St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Oakland.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Byron Rumford Post Office | Oakland (CA) | 94612 |
| Civic Center Oakland Post Office | Oakland (CA) | 94612 |
| West Grand Carrier Annex Post Office | Oakland (CA) | 94612 |
| Grand Lak Post Office | Oakland (CA) | 94610 |
| Oakland Post Office | Oakland (CA) | 94615 |
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- Oakland, Wisconsin town in Burnett County, Wisconsin, USA with a population of 3,215 people.
- Oakland, Florida town in Orange County, Florida, United States with a population of 3,152 people.
- Oakland, Maryland town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States with a population of 1,873 people.
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- Oakland, Iowa city located in Iowa, United States with a population of 1,491 people.
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- Oakland, Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 954 people.
- Oakland, Pennsylvania census-designated place in Cambria County, Pennsylvania with a population of 556 people.
- Oakland, Mississippi town in Yalobusha County, Mississippi with a population of 514 people.
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- Oakland, Illinois city in Coles County, Illinois, United States with a population of 127 people.
- Oakland, Kansas human settlement (possibly historical) with a population of 34 people.
Other cities in Alameda County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alameda County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont | 234,569 | The fifth most populous city in California. |
| Hayward | 157,966 | The seventh most populous city in Alameda County, California. |
| Berkeley | 122,726 | The fourth most populous city in Alameda County, California. |
| Livermore | 91,617 | A city in Alameda County, California. |
| San Leandro | 89,161 | A city in Alameda County, California. |
| Pleasanton | 80,247 | A city in Alameda County, California. |
| Alameda | 78,841 | A city in Alameda County, California. |
| Union City | 74,107 | A city in Placer County, California. |
| Dublin | 66,936 | The most populous city in Alameda County, California. |
| Castro Valley | 61,388 | A city in Alameda County, California. |
| Newark | 49,699 | A city in Alameda County, California. |
| Ashland | 21,925 | City in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States |
| Albany | 20,031 | City in Alameda County, California, United States |
| Cherryland | 14,728 | Census designated place |
| Emeryville | 11,875 | City in the United States state of California |
| Piedmont | 11,335 | City in California |
Distance to Other Cities
Oakland distances to largest California cities