Demographics & People — Emeryville, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,756 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~13,900 |
| Median Age | 34.5 |
| Total Households | 7,647 |
| Family Households | 2,273 |
| Average Household Size | 1.67 |
| Diversity Index | 0.7022 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,850 |
| Black or African American | 2,406 |
| Asian | 3,784 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,294 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 6,618 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,169 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,188 |
| German | 840 |
| English | 736 |
| Irish | 610 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 501 |
| Italian | 480 |
| Iranian | 414 |
| American | 364 |
Language
| English Only | 7,732 |
| Spanish | 823 |
| Population 5+ | 12,342 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 457 |
| Population 18+ | 11,824 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 36.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Emeryville, California.