Census-designated place · California
Bay Point, California
Bay Point, census-designated place, in Contra Costa County, California. Bay Point had 24,231 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±2,095). GEOID 0604415.
Residents, 2020-2024
24,231
±2,095 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 23,896
Median household income
$82,565
±$5,162 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$525,000
±$36,050 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,063
±$115 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Bay Point and what county is it in?
Bay Point is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Contra Costa County, California. It covers 6.4 square miles of land, 3,719 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bay Point is in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bay Point, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Bay Point's population at 24,231 (±2,095). The 2020 Census counted 23,896 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Bay Point is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Bay Point | Contra Costa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 24,231 ±2,095 | 1,165,012 | no clear change |
| Households | 6,756 ±341 | 414,417 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.58 ±0.24 | 2.78 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,914 ±339 | 429,260 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bay Point?
The median resident of Bay Point is 32.5 years old; 26.3% are under 18 and 9.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 67.9%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 11.0%. 39.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bay Point | Contra Costa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 ±1.7 | 40.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.3% ±3.9 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.4% ±1.9 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Male | 52.0% ±2.0 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 67.9% ±4.2 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 10.0% ±2.2 pts | 38.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.6% ±2.1 pts | 7.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 11.0% ±2.8 pts | 18.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±1.2 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 39.8% ±2.9 pts | 26.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 68.2% ±4.1 pts | 37.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.5% ±0.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 11.2% ±2.1 pts | 11.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.5% ±2.5 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 69.2% ±3.0 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.2% ±2.0 pts | 45.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.7% ±1.2 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.9% ±2.2 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bay Point earn?
Half of Bay Point's 6,756 households earn less than $82,565 a year (±$5,162), against $127,229 in Contra Costa County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $80,116 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bay Point | Contra Costa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,565 ±$5,162 | $127,229 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $100,750 ±$6,642 | $174,872 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,582 ±$2,288 | $62,927 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.4% ±3.5 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.1% ±7.8 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.1% ±5.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±1.7 pts | 97.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.7% ±1.9 pts | 95.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bay Point?
Owners occupy 55.6% of Bay Point's occupied homes and renters 44.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $525,000 by its owner (±$36,050). The median renter pays $2,063 a month including utilities, and 41.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bay Point | Contra Costa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $525,000 ±$36,050 | $866,800 | +$152,223 |
| Median gross rent | $2,063 ±$115 | $2,375 | +$234 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.6% ±7.4 pts | 47.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,048 ±$313 | $3,435 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.6% ±5.0 pts | 68.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.4% ±5.0 pts | 32.0% | – |
| Housing units | 6,914 ±339 | 429,260 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.6% ±4.0 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.4% ±2.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.7% ±1.2 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.5% ±1.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.8% ±2.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Bay Point work and get to work?
68.5% of Bay Point's workers drive alone and 4.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.1%.
| Measure | Bay Point | Contra Costa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.4% ±2.8 pts | 64.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.1% ±2.5 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.5% ±4.5 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 20.7% ±4.5 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.0% ±2.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.5% ±1.6 pts | 21.3% | +3.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.1 min ±2.4 | 35.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bay Point?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Bay Point, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $53,621 (Tract 3141.05) to $87,098 (Tract 3142).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3142Contra Costa County | 7,539 | $87,098 |
| Tract 3141.03Contra Costa County | 5,524 | $81,455 |
| Tract 3141.06Contra Costa County | 4,288 | $74,923 |
| Tract 3141.05Contra Costa County | 3,692 | $53,621 |
| Tract 3132.05Contra Costa County | 2,047 | $114,224 |
| Tract 3150Contra Costa County | 3,511 | $138,875 |
| Tract 3552.02Contra Costa County | 3,803 | $136,354 |
| Tract 3141.02Contra Costa County | 6,523 | $97,429 |
| Tract 3132.03Contra Costa County | 3,209 | $127,847 |
| Tract 3552.01Contra Costa County | 8,798 | $173,611 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bay Point) · Census block assignment files
How does Bay Point compare with other places in California?
Bay Point ranks 647th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 312th | 1,076 |
| Residents per square mile | 350th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 647th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 819th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 621st | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 387th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 293rd | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 844th | 988 |
| Median age | 906th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 786th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 790th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 143rd | 1,069 |
Bay Point's figures with every place in California (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bay Point?
8 of the 57 figures for Bay Point on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bay Point are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.