Contra Costa County

It is primarily suburban in nature, although it also has substantial water frontage along the coastline of the San Pablo Bay.

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 Doh!, Core Motion Athletics, and Forsyth Personal Training.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Doh! Logo
Dining 4.46 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Core Motion Athletics Logo
Active 0.74 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Forsyth Personal Training Logo
Active 3.35 miles 24 reviews 5/5 stars
Mindful Movement Collective Logo
Active 3.03 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
The Final Stretch Logo
Active 4.68 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Beyond Health and Fitness Studio Logo
Active 1.4 miles 27 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

Blue Collar:

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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Mixed Schools ()
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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Category
Grades
School rating

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