Contra Costa County, California
County
Overview
- County Name
- Contra Costa County
- State
- California
- FIPS Code
- 06013
- State FIPS
- 06
- County FIPS
- 013
Geography
- Land Area
- 716.90 sq mi
- Water Area
- 87.01 sq mi
- Total Area
- 803.91 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.919479
- Longitude
- -121.951543
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 1,036,758
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 792,622
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 784,968 | 75.7% |
| Hispanic | 251,791 | 24.3% |
| White | 445,249 | 42.9% |
| Black | 91,989 | 8.9% |
| Asian | 180,792 | 17.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,790 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4,969 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 13,475 | 1.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 628,820 | 79.3% |
| Hispanic | 163,800 | 20.7% |
| White | 374,235 | 47.2% |
| Black | 81,237 | 10.2% |
| Asian | 155,221 | 19.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7,063 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3,637 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 8,869 | 1.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 1,165,012
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $138,871
- Poverty Rate
- 8.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 96,639
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 479,110 | 41.1% |
| Black | 96,408 | 8.3% |
| Asian | 219,557 | 18.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 692,026
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 372,661 | 53.9% |
| Republican | 125,152 | 18.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 152,874 | 22.1% |
| Other | 4,215 | 0.6% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 319,203 | 46.1% |
| Female | 360,044 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 331,745 | 47.9% |
| Hispanic | 136,477 | 19.7% |
| Black | 39,443 | 5.7% |
| Asian | 77,453 | 11.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 393,592
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 220,014 | 66.3% |
| Hispanic | 58,867 | 43.1% |
| Black | 18,878 | 47.9% |
| Asian | 39,557 | 51.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 180,776 | 56.6% |
| Female | 208,355 | 57.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 128,150 (15.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 369,154 (44.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 429,260
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $950,775
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,586
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 59.7%
- Public Transit
- 5.3%
- Work From Home
- 21.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.