Demographics & People — San Leandro, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 88,531 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~86,200 |
| Median Age | 41.9 |
| Total Households | 30,903 |
| Family Households | 20,344 |
| Average Household Size | 2.84 |
| Diversity Index | 0.715 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 22,417 |
| Black or African American | 8,778 |
| Asian | 31,055 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25,460 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 57,371 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 25,364 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 18,828 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 16,130 |
| Irish | 3,420 |
| German | 3,339 |
| English | 3,260 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 3,160 |
| Portuguese | 2,967 |
| American | 2,221 |
Language
| English Only | 39,269 |
| Spanish | 17,389 |
| Population 5+ | 84,813 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 2,964 |
| Population 18+ | 74,319 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 15.8% |
| 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 San Leandro, California.