Contra Costa County

Welcome to Contra Costa County

General

The northern of the two “East Bay” counties of the San Francisco Bay Area, Contra Costa County has a population of roughly 1,166,000 people. The county seat is Martinez. It is primarily suburban in nature, although it also has substantial water frontage along the coastline of the San Pablo Bay.

Business and the Economy

The early industrial growth in the county came from agriculture and heavy industries such as oil refining, chemical manufacturing, and steel manufacturing.

More recent economic development has come in the form of white collar office jobs from across a wide variety of industries, spread out from the location of the county governmental seat in Martinez and South past San Ramon as well as East from Walnut Creek and through Lafayette and Orinda to the Caldicott tunnel. This was accelerated as major employers moved into the suburbs from the core cities set out around the shores of the San Francisco Bay in response to the relocation of their employees in pursuit of larger homes and yards for their families.

Living and Visiting

The county is broadly divided into three sub-areas: West County, Central County and East County, and contains 19 different cities and towns. There is a large and diverse housing stock in each of these 3 main areas, as indicated by the county’s sizeable population.

There is a wide ranging selection of areas to suit all household finances and preferred employment locations ranging from large custom homes on large lots to cheaper tract homes in modern developments.

Overview for Contra Costa County, CA

6,743 people live in Contra Costa County, where the median age is 33.6 and the average individual income is $79,751. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

6,743

Total Population

33.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$79,751

Average individual Income

Around Contra Costa County, CA

There's plenty to do around Contra Costa County, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

77

Very Walkable

Walking Score

70

Very Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Streetwise Self Defense, JustRide, and Uonfit.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Streetwise Self Defense page on Yelp	Active	1.39 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the JustRide page on Yelp Search 785 Oak Grove Rd on Google Maps	Active	1.76 miles	91 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Uonfit page on Yelp Search 1501 N California Blvd on Google Maps	Active	1.92 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Raw Sports Performance page on Yelp Search 1543 Palos Verdes Mall on Google Maps	Active	1.77 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Chris Curnutt page on Yelp Search 714 Contra Costa Blvd on Google Maps	Active	3.16 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Daniel Brodigan Hair Design page on Yelp Search 1489 Newell Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.3 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Rebecca Zoe Hair Artist page on Yelp Search 101 Gregory Ln on Google Maps	Beauty	1.64 miles	34 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Shear Joy page on Yelp Search 2701 Clayton Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.74 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Snippity Chix For Hair page on Yelp Search 3383 Mount Diablo Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.69 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair By Nona page on Yelp	Beauty	4.23 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the AMG Artistry page on Yelp	Beauty	2.26 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Humble Beginnings page on Yelp Search 2241 N Main St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.24 miles	29 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Styles By Shonte page on Yelp Search 3550 Willow Pass Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.74 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Haley J Color page on Yelp Search 7000 Sunne Ln on Google Maps	Beauty	0.08 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Skin Care by Donelyn page on Yelp Search 1080 Carol Ln on Google Maps	Beauty	3.38 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Contra Costa County, CA

Population Households Employment

Contra Costa County has 3,644 households, with an average household size of 1.85. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Contra Costa County do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 6,743 people call Contra Costa County home. The population density is 10,590.54 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

6,743

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

33.6

Median Age

53.51 / 46.49%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

3,644

Total Households

1.85

Average Household Size

$79,751

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Contra Costa County, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Contra Costa County. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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