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Livermore, California
Livermore, city, in Alameda County, California. Livermore had 83,457 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 87,955 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 85,522 (±68). GEOID 0641992.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
83,457
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 87,955 · ACS 2020-2024: 85,522 ±68
Median household income
$160,775
±$7,055 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$1,105,600
±$13,623 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,677
±$94 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Livermore and what county is it in?
Livermore is a city in Alameda County, California. It covers 26.6 square miles of land, 3,310 residents per square mile in 2020.
Livermore 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 Livermore, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 83,457 people lived in Livermore on July 1, 2025, down 5.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 87,955 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 85,522 (±68).
| Measure | Livermore | Alameda County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 85,522 ±68 | 1,649,473 | −4,177 |
| Households | 30,922 ±659 | 598,246 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.74 ±0.06 | 2.70 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 31,936 ±672 | 637,212 | −947 |
Livermore's population since 2000
From 73,345 in 2000 to 83,457 in 2025: up 13.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Livermore as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Livermore?
The median resident of Livermore is 40.7 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 14.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.9%. 19.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Livermore | Alameda County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 ±0.8 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.0% ±1.0 pts | 19.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.7% ±0.8 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Male | 50.1% ±1.1 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.9% ±2.0 pts | 23.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.5% ±2.1 pts | 27.4% | −9.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±0.6 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 17.0% ±1.4 pts | 32.7% | +5.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.9% ±0.8 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 19.7% ±1.4 pts | 34.7% | +4.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 26.4% ±2.0 pts | 47.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0% ±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 9.4% ±0.8 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.5% ±0.7 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.2% ±0.9 pts | 88.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 52.3% ±1.8 pts | 52.2% | +8.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 21.0% ±1.6 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.0% ±1.5 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
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 Livermore earn?
Half of Livermore's 30,922 households earn less than $160,775 a year (±$7,055), against $129,367 in Alameda County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $156,854 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Livermore | Alameda County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $160,775 ±$7,055 | $129,367 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $199,709 ±$7,760 | $177,144 | – |
| Per capita income | $73,933 ±$3,412 | $65,862 | +$6,475 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.9% ±0.8 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.7% ±1.3 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.2% ±0.9 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% ±0.5 pts | 97.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.9% ±0.8 pts | 94.4% | – |
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 Livermore?
Owners occupy 72.0% of Livermore's occupied homes and renters 28.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,105,600 by its owner (±$13,623). The median renter pays $2,677 a month including utilities, and 46.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Livermore | Alameda County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,105,600 ±$13,623 | $1,090,100 | +$189,718 |
| Median gross rent | $2,677 ±$94 | $2,357 | +$138 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.0% ±5.5 pts | 41.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,932 ±$96 | $3,810 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.0% ±2.1 pts | 54.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.0% ±2.1 pts | 45.6% | – |
| Housing units | 31,936 ±672 | 637,212 | −947 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.5% ±1.9 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.2% ±1.7 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% ±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.2% ±1.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.8% ±0.7 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.1% ±1.4 pts | 10.0% | – |
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 many new homes is Livermore building?
Builders took permits for 265 new housing units in Livermore in 2025 (85 in single-family houses), 3.2 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Livermore work and get to work?
64.1% of Livermore's workers drive alone and 21.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Livermore | Alameda County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.3% ±1.3 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% ±0.7 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 64.1% ±2.4 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4% ±1.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.5% ±0.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±0.2 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.9% ±1.9 pts | 25.7% | +15.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.1 min ±1.5 | 31.0 min | −2.8 min |
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 Livermore?
18 census tracts lie mostly in Livermore, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $110,964 (Tract 4512.01) to $250,000 or more (Tract 4511.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4512.01Alameda County | 7,289 | $110,964 |
| Tract 4516.02Alameda County | 6,839 | $138,837 |
| Tract 4515.03Alameda County | 6,425 | $182,452 |
| Tract 4514.04Alameda County | 6,368 | $121,912 |
| Tract 4513Alameda County | 6,448 | $158,762 |
| Tract 4514.01Alameda County | 5,414 | $120,610 |
| Tract 4516.01Alameda County | 4,859 | $208,031 |
| Tract 4517.04Alameda County | 4,564 | $158,981 |
| Tract 4512.02Alameda County | 5,422 | $178,984 |
| Tract 4515.01Alameda County | 4,485 | $176,042 |
| Tract 4511.02Alameda County | 3,950 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4517.03Alameda County | 4,037 | $208,028 |
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 Livermore) · Census block assignment files
How does Livermore compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Livermore is the 439th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 101st-most populous of 483 in California.
Livermore ranks 118th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 101st | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 403rd | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 408th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 118th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 174th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 186th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 159th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 767th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 210th | 988 |
| Median age | 489th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 400th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 257th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 385th | 1,069 |
Livermore's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Livermore with other places
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 Livermore?
2 of the 57 figures for Livermore 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 Livermore 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' public schools in Livermore.