All incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars using R-CPI-U-RS. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
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Gender
In Pleasanton, the population consists of 39,271 males (49.36%) and 40,287 females (50.64%). Here are the primary highlights from the gender-based income distribution analysis:
- In Pleasanton, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $126,467 for males and $79,053 for females.
- However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $145,802 for males and $145,368 for females.
- In Pleasanton, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $126,467 for males and $79,053 for females.
- In Pleasanton, for all full-time workers aged 15 years and older, the median income was equal at, $145,368 for both males and females. This indicates a gender income balance in Pleasanton, where both men and women, in full-time year-round roles, earn an equal income.
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Race
In Pleasanton, the population is predominantly White, constituting 47.39% of the total residents. Here are the key highlights from the analysis of income distribution by race:
- The median household income for White households is $160,500.
- In Pleasanton, despite the White population being the most populous, it is worth noting that Black or African American households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $250,001. This reveals that, while Whites may be the most numerous in Pleasanton, Black or African American households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.
- In Pleasanton, the median household income for the households where the householder is White increased by $20,737(14.84%), between 2012 and 2022. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $139,763 in 2012 and $160,500 in 2022.
- In Pleasanton, there was no reported median household income for Black or African American households in 2012. However, in 2022, the median household income increased to $250,001, marking a significant change.
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Year by year
Pleasanton, CA median household income trends by year, family type and household size (2010-2021):
- From 2010 to 2021, the median household income for Pleasanton increased by $26,099 (16.79%), as per the American Community Survey estimates.
- Between 2010 and 2021, median household income, adjusted for 2022 inflation, experienced growth year by year for 7 years and declined for 4 years.
- The most significant year-by-year growth occured from 2017 to 2018, when the median household income increased by 8,424 (from $165,593 to $174,017). Similarly the most substantial year-by-year decline occured from 2011 to 2012, when the median household income decreased by 3,927 (from $155,226 to $151,299).
- It then further decreased to -666,666,666 for 7-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.
- With a Gini coefficient of 0.4292, it is evident that income distribution in Pleasanton, CA exihibits characterstics of moderate inequality .
- For the family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $243,719. For the non-family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $89,557.
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References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
- Consumer Price Index retroactive series using current methods (R-CPI-U-RS)