Town · California
Moraga, California
Moraga, town, in Contra Costa County, California. Moraga had 16,322 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 16,870 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 16,769 (±30). GEOID 0649187.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,322
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,870 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,769 ±30
Median household income
$216,193
±$21,202 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$1,663,200
±$88,821 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,895
±$593 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Moraga and what county is it in?
Moraga is a town in Contra Costa County, California. It covers 9.5 square miles of land, 1,783 residents per square mile in 2020.
Moraga 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 Moraga, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 16,322 people lived in Moraga on July 1, 2025, down 3.2% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 16,870 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 16,769 (±30).
| Measure | Moraga | Contra Costa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,769 ±30 | 1,165,012 | −770 |
| Households | 5,549 ±233 | 414,417 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.73 ±0.11 | 2.78 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,719 ±231 | 429,260 | no clear change |
Moraga's population since 2005
From 16,131 in 2005 to 16,322 in 2025: up 1.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Moraga 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 Moraga?
The median resident of Moraga is 40.1 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 19.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.2%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 22.1%. 20.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Moraga | Contra Costa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 ±2.3 | 40.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.7% ±2.0 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.8% ±2.5 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Male | 49.0% ±2.3 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.1% ±1.8 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.2% ±3.6 pts | 38.1% | −10.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 22.1% ±3.5 pts | 18.6% | +6.2 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 | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.3% ±1.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 20.0% ±3.1 pts | 26.6% | +5.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.9% ±3.7 pts | 37.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5% ±1.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 6.5% ±1.5 pts | 11.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.9% ±0.6 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 81.8% ±3.2 pts | 45.2% | +8.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 41.2% ±3.9 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.8% ±3.7 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±1.0 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 Moraga earn?
Half of Moraga's 5,549 households earn less than $216,193 a year (±$21,202), against $127,229 in Contra Costa County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $172,762 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $43,431 after inflation. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Moraga | Contra Costa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $216,193 ±$21,202 | $127,229 | +$43,431 |
| Mean household income | $280,129 ±$24,279 | $174,872 | – |
| Per capita income | $94,211 ±$8,448 | $62,927 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.3% ±3.6 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.8% ±3.1 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% ±1.6 pts | 97.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.4% ±1.2 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 Moraga?
Owners occupy 83.1% of Moraga's occupied homes and renters 16.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,663,200 by its owner (±$88,821). The median renter pays $2,895 a month including utilities, and 54.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Moraga | Contra Costa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,663,200 ±$88,821 | $866,800 | +$259,348 |
| Median gross rent | $2,895 ±$593 | $2,375 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.0% ±14.2 pts | 47.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $3,435 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.1% ±3.5 pts | 68.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.9% ±3.5 pts | 32.0% | – |
| Housing units | 5,719 ±231 | 429,260 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.8% ±4.0 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.5% ±1.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.4% ±2.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.8% ±0.8 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 Moraga work and get to work?
43.4% of Moraga's workers drive alone and 39.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | Moraga | Contra Costa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.9% ±2.9 pts | 64.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% ±1.8 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 43.4% ±3.8 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.6% ±2.6 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 4.2% ±1.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Walked | 5.5% ±1.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 39.8% ±4.4 pts | 21.3% | +28.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.6 min ±2.3 | 35.3 min | −3.0 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 Moraga?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Moraga, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $182,760 (Tract 3522.01) to $250,000 or more (Tract 3521.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3521.02Contra Costa County | 5,146 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 3522.01Contra Costa County | 6,128 | $182,760 |
| Tract 3521.01Contra Costa County | 3,579 | $223,281 |
| Tract 3500Contra Costa County | 5,826 | $192,961 |
| Tract 3522.02Contra Costa County | 2,575 | $196,250 |
| Tract 3512Contra Costa County | 5,531 | $250,000 or more |
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 Moraga) · Census block assignment files
How does Moraga compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Moraga is the 2,278th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 321st-most populous of 483 in California.
Moraga ranks 56th 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 | 321st | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 323rd | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 621st | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 56th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 98th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 85th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 112th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 629th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23rd | 988 |
| Median age | 516th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 204th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 35th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 355th | 1,069 |
Moraga's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Moraga 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 Moraga?
12 of the 57 figures for Moraga 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 Moraga 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 Moraga.