City of Concord Demographics

Population Projections

Concord is the largest city in Contra Costa County. Contra Costa County is one of the fastest growing counties in the region.

  U.S. Census 1990 U.S. Census 2000 Increase
Concord Population 111,348 121,780 10,432 (9%)
Contra Costa County Population 803,732 948,816 145,084 (18%)

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Year Concord Contra Costa/th> Bay Area
Pop. % Change % County Pop. Pop. % Change Pop. %Change
2000 124,467   13% 948,816   6,783,762  
2005 128,300 3% 12.5% 1,023,400 13.7% 7,096,100 4%
Projections
2010 129,200 1% 12% 1,061,900 4% 7,412,500 4%
2020 139,300 7% 12% 1,157,000 8% 7,730,000 4%
Source: Projections 2007, Association of Bay Area Governments

Mean Household Income

Year Mean Household Income Percent Change
2005 $82,200  
2010 $86,700 5.2%
Source: Projections 2007, Association of Bay Area Governments

Employment and Population Growth

Between 1980 and 1990, Concord grew from being primarily a bedroom community to a regional employment center. Concord has a large employment base and is projected to remain a center of business activity through to the next century.

  Jobs Population Ratio Person/Jobs
1980 34,348 106,102 3.09
1990 58,110 111,308 1.92
2000 66,180 124,467 1.88
2005 67,530 128,300 1.89
Projections
2010 71,150 129,200 1.82
2020 76,730 139,300 1.82
Source: Projections 2007, Association of Bay Area Governments

Racial and Ethnic Percent of Population

Year White Black American Indian or Alaskan native Asian Hawaiian native or Pacific Islander Other Multiracial
2005 65.30% 3.30% 0.85% 10.9% 0.50% 12% 7.0%
Source: Claritas July 2007
Population
Male 61,095 49.6%
Female 62,067 50.4%
Age Group Total Percentage
0-17 30,063 25%
18-34 28,358 23%
35-54 37,299 30%
55 and up 27,442 22%
Total: 123,162 100%
Median Age:  37  
 
City of Concord CA