Moraga, California
Moraga: town in Contra Costa County, California, United States
About
Moraga is a town located in the county of Contra Costa in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,016. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 16,967 inhabitants.
The town was created 51 years ago in 1974.
Quick Facts about Moraga
| Population | 16,967 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Phone Area Codes | 925 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.09% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.91% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.8349,-122.1297 |
| Altitude | 1,637 feet / 499 meters |
| Establishment | November 13, 1974 (51 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:34:58 (21st April 2026) |
| Postal code | 94556 |
| Population growth | 5.6% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 50℉ Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Moraga is located at 37°50'6"N 122°7'47"W (37.8349300, -122.1296900).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Moraga increased by 5.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,016 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,308 | 1.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,476 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,753 | 1.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,993 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,220 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,441 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,600 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,693 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,783 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,967 | -4.81% | estimation process |
People born in Moraga (8)
People born in Moraga, including swimmer Matt Biondi, water polo player Peter Varellas, basketball player-coach Gar Forman, .
More notable people
- Geoffrey Kleinman (American writer) he was born in 21/11/1970
- Erika Henningsen (actor) she was born in 13/08/1992
- Joe Worsley (American volleyball player) he was born in 16/06/1997
- Henry Corrales (American mixed martial arts fighter) he was born in 11/08/1986
- Phil Lehnhoff (American tennis player) he was born in 08/12/1960
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Moraga, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123554 | Saint Mary's College of California | Moraga (CA) | 94575 |
| 115728 | Holy Names University | Oakland (CA) | 94619-1699 |
| 118772 | Merritt College | Oakland (CA) | 94619-3196 |
| 118888 | Mills College | Oakland (CA) | 94613 |
| 461175 | International College of Cosmetology | Oakland (CA) | 94601-3525 |
Nearby Transit Stations (47)
Rail and bus stations connected to Moraga, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAC | Oakland Coliseum station | 700 73rd Avenue | RAIL |
| 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 |
| HAY | Hayward station | 22555 Meekland Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Moraga.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Canyon Post Office | Canyon (CA) | 94516 |
| Moraga Post Office | Moraga (CA) | 94556 |
| Lafay Post Office | Lafayette (CA) | 94549 |
| Lafayette Carrier Annex Post Office | Lafayette (CA) | 94549 |
| Station Post Office | Oakland (CA) | 94611 |
Other cities in Contra Costa County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Contra Costa County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Concord | 128,544 | The third most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Antioch | 111,605 | The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Richmond | 110,038 | The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| San Ramon | 82,865 | A city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Pittsburg | 72,622 | A city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Walnut Creek | 69,936 | The fifth most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Brentwood | 65,017 | The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Danville | 44,883 | Town in Contra Costa County, California |
| Oakley | 42,710 | A city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Martinez | 38,027 | City in Contra Costa County, California, USA |
| Pleasant Hill | 34,781 | City in Contra Costa County, California, USA |
| San Pablo | 30,779 | City in Contra Costa County, California, United States |
| Hercules | 26,221 | City in western Contra Costa County, California |
| Lafayette | 25,992 | City in California |
| El Cerrito | 25,403 | City in Contra Costa County, California, United States |
| Bay Point | 21,534 | Census designated place in California |
Distance to Other Cities
Moraga distances to largest California cities