Demographics & People — Orinda, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 19,472 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~19,600 |
| Median Age | 47.5 |
| Total Households | 7,386 |
| Family Households | 5,541 |
| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3959 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,294 |
| Black or African American | 77 |
| Asian | 3,020 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,219 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 5,120 |
| German | 3,566 |
| Irish | 3,206 |
| English | 2,892 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,700 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,171 |
| Italian | 1,102 |
| Scottish | 871 |
| European | 712 |
| Polish | 704 |
Language
| English Only | 14,793 |
| Spanish | 576 |
| Population 5+ | 18,384 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 605 |
| Population 18+ | 14,707 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 36.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 39.3% |
| 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 Orinda, California.