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Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, city, in Alameda County, California. Pleasanton had 74,556 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 79,871 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 76,960 (±34). GEOID 0657792.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
74,556
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 79,871 · ACS 2020-2024: 76,960 ±34
Median household income
$190,124
±$9,119 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$1,537,100
±$30,347 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$3,060
±$123 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Pleasanton and what county is it in?
Pleasanton is a city in Alameda County, California. It covers 24.1 square miles of land, 3,309 residents per square mile in 2020.
Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 74,556 people lived in Pleasanton on July 1, 2025, down 6.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 79,871 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 76,960 (±34).
| Measure | Pleasanton | Alameda County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 76,960 ±34 | 1,649,473 | −4,757 |
| Households | 27,877 ±523 | 598,246 | −1,134 |
| Average household size | 2.73 ±0.05 | 2.70 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 28,975 ±551 | 637,212 | −1,305 |
Pleasanton's population since 2000
From 63,654 in 2000 to 74,556 in 2025: up 17.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton?
The median resident of Pleasanton is 43.1 years old; 23.1% are under 18 and 16.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Asian residents at 43.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 36.1%. 36.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pleasanton | Alameda County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 ±0.9 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.1% ±1.0 pts | 19.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.7% ±0.8 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Male | 49.3% ±0.9 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.5% ±1.7 pts | 23.4% | +3.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 36.1% ±1.7 pts | 27.4% | −14.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±0.5 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 43.7% ±2.0 pts | 32.7% | +9.6 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 | 5.4% ±1.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 36.3% ±1.7 pts | 34.7% | +4.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 43.6% ±2.1 pts | 47.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.3% ±0.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 8.8% ±1.0 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.2% ±0.6 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.5% ±0.8 pts | 88.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 69.9% ±1.9 pts | 52.2% | +5.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 33.4% ±1.7 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.4% ±1.7 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±0.3 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 Pleasanton earn?
Half of Pleasanton's 27,877 households earn less than $190,124 a year (±$9,119), against $129,367 in Alameda County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $192,481 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pleasanton | Alameda County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $190,124 ±$9,119 | $129,367 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $241,093 ±$10,685 | $177,144 | – |
| Per capita income | $88,401 ±$3,759 | $65,862 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.3% ±1.5 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.5% ±3.3 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.8% ±0.9 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% ±0.4 pts | 97.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.9% ±0.7 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 Pleasanton?
Owners occupy 67.0% of Pleasanton's occupied homes and renters 33.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,537,100 by its owner (±$30,347). The median renter pays $3,060 a month including utilities, and 41.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pleasanton | Alameda County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,537,100 ±$30,347 | $1,090,100 | +$322,651 |
| Median gross rent | $3,060 ±$123 | $2,357 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.7% ±4.0 pts | 41.8% | +7.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $3,810 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.0% ±2.0 pts | 54.4% | −2.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.0% ±2.0 pts | 45.6% | – |
| Housing units | 28,975 ±551 | 637,212 | −1,305 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4% ±2.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.1% ±1.9 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.5% ±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.8% ±1.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.4% ±0.5 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.0% ±1.0 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 Pleasanton building?
Builders took permits for 151 new housing units in Pleasanton in 2025 (57 in single-family houses), 2.0 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 Pleasanton work and get to work?
54.6% of Pleasanton's workers drive alone and 29.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Pleasanton | Alameda County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.4% ±1.4 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±1.2 pts | 5.4% | +1.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 54.6% ±2.1 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3% ±1.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.8% ±1.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±0.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 29.1% ±1.9 pts | 25.7% | +20.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.3 min ±1.6 | 31.0 min | −2.1 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 Pleasanton?
13 census tracts lie mostly in Pleasanton, and 8 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $103,682 (Tract 4506.07) to $238,723 (Tract 4506.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4507.43Alameda County | 7,616 | $169,415 |
| Tract 4507.44Alameda County | 5,798 | $216,992 |
| Tract 4506.06Alameda County | 5,787 | $238,723 |
| Tract 4507.45Alameda County | 6,257 | $198,147 |
| Tract 4506.07Alameda County | 5,385 | $103,682 |
| Tract 4507.41Alameda County | 5,212 | $203,321 |
| Tract 4506.04Alameda County | 4,843 | $167,460 |
| Tract 4506.09Alameda County | 4,827 | $168,972 |
| Tract 4506.03Alameda County | 4,651 | $225,385 |
| Tract 4507.42Alameda County | 5,241 | $153,900 |
| Tract 4507.01Alameda County | 8,654 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4506.05Alameda County | 3,895 | $198,500 |
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 Pleasanton) · Census block assignment files
How does Pleasanton compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pleasanton is the 522nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 120th-most populous of 483 in California.
Pleasanton ranks 80th 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 | 120th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 457th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 409th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 80th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 112th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 103rd | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 89th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 747th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 93rd | 988 |
| Median age | 380th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 517th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 137th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 183rd | 1,069 |
Pleasanton's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton?
4 of the 57 figures for Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton.