Walnut Creek, CA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Contra Costa County Β· California

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Walnut Creek based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Walnut Creek
National Avg
California Avg
Population: 70Income: 90Home Value: 100Safety: 100Education: 77Median Age: 77Climate: 50Cost of Living: 100

Quick Stats

Population

69,790

2023 ACS

Median Income

$135,665

2023

Median Home Value

$1,031,100

2023

Median Rent

$2,613

2023

Median Age

46.1

Unemployment

5.2%

Cost of Living Index

239.0

100 = national avg

Walnut Creek is a city in Contra Costa County, California, with a population of 69,790 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Walnut Creek is one of the communities in California.

The median household income in Walnut Creek is $135,665, and the median home value is $1,031,100. The cost of living index is 239.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,613 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, and the median age is 46.1 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

69,790

Male

33,276

47.7%

Female

36,514

52.3%

Median Age

46.1

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

54.1%

High School or Higher

60.9%

Foreign Born

23.6%

Veterans

4.9%

Married

46.6%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.519

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

65.0%

Foreign Born

23.6%

White
65.0%
Black
2.4%
Asian
16.7%
Native American
0.6%
Pacific Islander
0.3%
Two or More
12.2%
Other
2.8%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

11.8%

8,263 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

88.2%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
3,881 (47.0%)
Puerto Rican
294 (3.6%)
Cuban
80 (1.0%)
Dominican
10 (0.1%)
Salvadoran
315 (3.8%)
Guatemalan
223 (2.7%)
Colombian
195 (2.4%)
Ecuadorian
54 (0.7%)
Peruvian
422 (5.1%)
Other Hispanic
2,791 (33.8%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
2,213 (19.0%)
Chinese
3,735 (32.1%)
Filipino
1,121 (9.6%)
Vietnamese
451 (3.9%)
Korean
841 (7.2%)
Japanese
786 (6.8%)
Pakistani
18 (0.2%)
Cambodian
99 (0.9%)
Hmong
134 (1.2%)
Thai
124 (1.1%)
Laotian
78 (0.7%)
Taiwanese
200 (1.7%)
Other Asian
1,844 (15.8%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
144 (60.8%)
Chamorro
60 (25.3%)
Fijian
31 (13.1%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
400 (100.5%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

66,365

English Only

73.1%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

4,767 speakers

Limited English

7.9%

Language Distribution

Spanish
4,767 (7.2%)
Other Indo-European
3,067 (4.6%)
Chinese
2,655 (4.0%)
Slavic Languages
2,229 (3.4%)
Other Asian
1,360 (2.0%)
Korean
757 (1.1%)
Tagalog
677 (1.0%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
652 (1.0%)
Other Languages
532 (0.8%)
Arabic
423 (0.6%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

92.1%

Limited English Proficiency

7.9%

Spanish
23.2% limited English
Other Indo-European
22.7% limited English
Chinese
42.5% limited English
Slavic Languages
27.3% limited English
Other Asian
41.3% limited English
Korean
49.8% limited English
Tagalog
12.4% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
4.3% limited English
Other Languages
27.3% limited English
Arabic
31.7% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

3,403

4.9% of population

Disability Rate

25.1%

856 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$62,452

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
15.1%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
7.9%
Vietnam
41.5%
Korea
18.8%
World War II
3.4%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
5.8%
35-54
11.1%
55-64
8.0%
65-74
16.5%
75+
58.6%

Male Veterans

3,205

94.2%

Female Veterans

198

5.8%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$62,452

Non-Veteran Income

$72,125

Difference

-$9,673

-13.4% lower

Disability Status

With Disability

856

Without Disability

2,547

Disability Rate

25.1%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

50,384

#1 Ancestry

English

13.0% (9,054)

#2 Ancestry

German

12.5% (8,720)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

10.7% (7,482)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
English
13.0%
German
12.5%
Irish
10.7%
Italian
6.8%
French
2.7%
Russian
2.7%
American
2.7%
European
2.4%
Scottish
2.0%
Norwegian
2.0%
Polish
2.0%
Arab
1.4%
Ukrainian
1.4%
Dutch
1.4%
Swedish
1.3%
Danish
1.0%
Greek
0.9%
Portuguese
0.9%
Scotch-Irish
0.8%
Welsh
0.7%

Families & Households

Total Households

32,142

Family Households

18,043

56.1%

Married Couples

15,057

46.8%

Non-Family Households

14,099

43.9%

Single Mother Households

2,005

6.2%

Single Father Households

981

3.1%

Living Alone

11,646

36.2%

Children Under 18

Total Children

10,690

In Married Couple

8,730

81.7%

With Single Mother

1,465

13.7%

With Single Father

495

4.6%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$173,635

Married Couple Income

$200,038

Single Mother Income

$113,859

Single Father Income

$101,557

Avg Family Size

2.1

Avg Non-Family Size

2.1

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

572

Grandparents Responsible

66

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$135,665

+85% vs national

Per Capita Income

$83,164

+124% vs national

Poverty Rate

6.0%

-56% vs national

Gini Index

0.4583

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.2%

+1% vs national

SNAP Recipients

2.8%

of households

How Walnut Creek Compares

Walnut Creek vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Walnut Creek is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
7.5%
$25-50K
11.1%
$50-75K
8.7%
$75-100K
10.0%
$100-150K
17.0%
$150-200K
13.6%
$200K+
32.2%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.2%

-31% vs CA avg

Labor Force

35,167

Employed

33,265

Mean Commute

23 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

54.1%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

60.9%

of adults 25+

Median Age

46.1

Work from Home

28.7%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

239.0

100 = national avg

+139.0 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$105,173

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$248,591

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
371.6
Food
153.7
Transportation
145.7
Healthcare
143.0
Utilities
186.5

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,385

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,912

per month

The median household income in Walnut Creek, CA is $135,665, which is 85.3% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $83,164. The poverty rate of 6.0% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4583, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 35,167. 54.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 23 minutes, with 28.7% working from home. About 49.9% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 239.0, which is 139.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 371.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $105,173 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$795,000

Median List Price

$732,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$547

Days on Market

53

Active Inventory

117

Months of Supply

2.4

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$1,003,668

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,723

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

22.4%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

54.4%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.2%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
22.4%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
54.4%
Listings with Price Drops
22.2%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 14.1%List Price ↓ 10.7%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

49

New Listings

106

Pending Sales

68

Homes Sold ↓ 44.9%New Listings ↓ 12.4%Pending ↓ 29.2%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$547

Median List $/SF

$555

Sale $/SF ↓ 13.4%List $/SF ↓ 6.9%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Walnut Creek vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Walnut Creek is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$1,031,100

Median Rent

$2,613

Total Housing Units

33,618

Vacancy Rate

4.4%

Owner Occupied

64.5%

Renter Occupied

35.5%

Median Property Tax

$6,910

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,372

Housing Types

Single Family
53.1%
Multi-Family
46.6%
Mobile Home
0.3%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$6,910

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.67%

of home value

Median Home Value

$1,031,100

Estimated Mean Tax

$7,778

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($6,910) by the median home value ($1,031,100). In Walnut Creek, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.67%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Walnut Creek, CA is $795,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 53 days on the market. 22.4% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.4 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $547. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,723/month. About 64.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1974. There are 33,618 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $6,910. The effective tax rate is 0.67%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

2.83

per 1,000 residents

+9% vs national

Property Crime Rate

28.98

per 1,000 residents

+68% vs national

Total Crimes

2,189

2024

Violent Clearance

41%

cases solved

Property Clearance

17%

cases solved

YoY Change

-4.0%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Walnut Creek Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Walnut Creek vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Walnut Creek is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 113.4%Property ↓ 21.8%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Walnut Creek police solve 44% of aggravated assault cases but only 2% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent170.2517.6%
RobberyViolent590.8637.3%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1171.7044.4%
BurglaryProperty2683.898.6%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,55322.5720.5%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1732.512.3%

Walnut Creek, CA reported 195 violent crimes and 1,994 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.83 per 1,000 residents is 9.0% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 41% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,553 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 5.1% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241951,9942.8328.98
20232021,8922.9527.64
20221612,1462.3230.91
2020912,0631.2829.12
20191202,4961.7035.38
20181092,2491.5431.86
20171052,3041.5032.94
2016782,1201.1230.35
2015912,5401.3337.06

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.5

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

99.6

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

21.5

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

67.8

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

21

Public Assistance

$132.9M

Individual Assistance

$4.3M

Most Common Type

Flood

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $130.2M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodJan 2023$17.8M$2.4M
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodJan 2023β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$91.3M$1.6M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodApr 2017$16.4Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodMar 2017$422Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’Severe StormFeb 2017$3.3Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and … β†’Severe StormFeb 2006$3.7M$281K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormFeb 1998β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud and Landsli… β†’Severe StormJan 1997β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding Landslide… β†’Severe StormMar 1995β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’Severe StormJan 1995β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm, Mud & Land Slides, … β†’FloodFeb 1993β€”β€”
Loma Prieta Earthquake β†’EarthquakeOct 1989β€”β€”
Severe Storms & Flooding β†’FloodFeb 1986β€”β€”
Coastal Storms, Floods, Slides & Tornado… β†’Coastal StormFeb 1983β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High T… β†’FloodJan 1982β€”β€”
Torrential Rain, High Tide & Winds β†’Coastal StormFeb 1980β€”β€”
Drought β†’DroughtJan 1977β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 25 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1,202

Total Claims Paid

$12,846,533

Avg Claim Payout

$10,688

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

25

Federal Funding

$16,527,251

Properties Protected

11

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.76

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic7$4,277,711
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan3$251,659
403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions2$1,348,992
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts1$132,721
601.2: Generators - Regular1$332,970

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Walnut Creek has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, landslide, heat wave. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 1,202 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $132,920,600 in public assistance recovery funding. $4,300,091 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 25 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

24.2%

11.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.0%

4.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.7%

2.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.2%

6.4pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

38.2%

Arthritis

25.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

5.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

12.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.0%

Loneliness

31.1%

Lack of Support

19.9%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

24.9%

Mobility

11.2%

Cognitive

9.3%

Hearing

6.8%

Vision

3.4%

Self-Care

2.5%

Independent Living

5.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Walnut Creek has an obesity rate of 24.2%, which is 11.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.0%, 4.5pp below the national average. About 4.2% of adults lack health insurance. 76.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.0 mi

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - W...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek1.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus1.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus6.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
John Muir Behavioral Health Center6.3 miPsychiatricβ€”Yes
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center8.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

45

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CASA MEDANOS WATER SYSTEM450

There are 1 water system serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

23 min

-1% vs national

Drive Alone

49.9%

-37% vs national

Public Transit

8.9%

+893% vs national

Work From Home

28.7%

+209% vs national

Carpool

7.7%

Walk / Bike

3.5%

combined

How Walnut Creek's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

4

2023

6-Year Avg

5

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

2

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202344010
202244030
202111010
202024010
201955120
2018811800

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Walnut Creek, CA is 23 minutes, which is 0.9% below the national average of 23 minutes. 49.9% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 28.7% work from home, which is above the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 8.9% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 7.7% of workers carpool. 2.9% walk to work. 0.7% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 4 traffic fatalities from 4 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

86.4%

of households

No Internet

2.2%

of households

Total Households

32,142

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
86.4%
Cellular Data Plan
87.7%
Satellite
4.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.7%
No Internet Access
2.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.7%

of households

Smartphone

92.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

91.1%

of households

Tablet

74.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.7%
Smartphone
92.5%
Desktop / Laptop
91.1%
Tablet
74.0%
Smartphone Only
2.0%
No Computer
2.3%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0Β’

per kWh

+74% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

25.5Β’

per kWh

+73% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

21.5Β’

per kWh

+94% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

+11% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

87% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Walnut Creek vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

45

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CASA MEDANOS WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water450

95.7% of households in Walnut Creek have broadband internet access. 86.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.2% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 45 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Walnut Creek is located in Contra Costa County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Walnut Creek.

Election Overview

Source: Contra Costa County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

356,008

67.3%

GOP Votes

155,308

29.4%

Total Votes

528,904

Margin

D+38.0%

Shift from 2020

R+7.4pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+38.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024356,008155,308528,90467.3%29.4%D+38.0
2020416,386152,877581,23071.6%26.3%D+45.3
2016286,658105,819415,97268.9%25.4%D+43.5

In the 2024 presidential election, Contra Costa County recorded 528,904 total votes. Democrats won the county with 67.3% of the vote compared to 29.4% for Republicans, a margin of D+38.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+7.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Contra Costa County has shifted 5.5 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

570

Total Assets

$5.5B

Total Income

$3.9B

Per 10K Residents

81.7

nonprofits

+127.2% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

103

Median Assets

$381K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
66
Arts & Culture
54
Human Services
53
Philanthropy
38
Religion
32
Housing & Shelter
29
Recreation & Sports
23
Health Care
20
Environment
18
Animal-Related
17
Mental Health
16
Community Improvement
15
International
14
Public Benefit
10
Unknown
9
Youth Development
7
Voluntary Health
5
Medical Research
5
Crime & Legal
4
Science & Tech
4
Civil Rights
3
Employment
2
Food & Agriculture
2
Public Safety
2
86.7%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $4.7B of $5.5B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Walnut Creek

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
JOHN MUIR HEALTHHealth Care$3.6B$2.3B1966
CHRISTIAN CHURCH HOMESβ€”$191.6M$21.9M1964
CATALIGHT FOUNDATIONHealth Care$168.4M$400.8M1996
JOHN MUIR PHYSICIAN NETWORKHealth Care$167.4M$519.8M1998
THE JOSEPH AND VERA LONG FOUNDATIONβ€”$122.5M$27.1M1967
JOHN MUIR FOUNDATIONHealth Care$118.7M$49.5M1980
THE LARRY ELLISON FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$116.9M$2.6M1997
DEAN AND MARGARET LESHER FOUNDATIONβ€”$95.3M$110.1M1994
JOYBOUND PEOPLE AND PETS FKA TONY LARUSSAS ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATIONAnimal-Related$89.0M$19.6M1996
COMMUNITY YOUTH CENTERYouth Development$57.1M$9.1M1997
CHARTHOUSE PUBLIC SCHOOLSEducation$56.2M$5.5M2016
SVANE FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$39.9M$9.9M2021
COIT FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$37.5M$11.9M1998
INTERNATIONAL ANESTHESIA RESEARCH SOCIETYMedical Research$35.3M$7.7M1953
SEVEN HILLS SCHOOLβ€”$33.8M$26.9M1966
CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREAVoluntary Health$30.5M$3.7M1993
SAVE MOUNT DIABLORecreation & Sports$27.5M$13.8M1980
NAPA VALLEY FESTIVAL ASSOCIATIONArts & Culture$23.2M$16.3M2009
PITZER FAMILY FOUNDATIONβ€”$17.8M$10.2M1994
JOHN MUIR BEHAVIORAL HEALTHMental Health$17.3M$54.2M1996
FOUNDATION FOR GLOBAL ARTSUnknown$16.9M$1.2M1992
ST MARY S ELDERLY HOUSING CORPORATION INCβ€”$16.8M$772K1978
BI-BETTHuman Services$14.0M$11.5M1970
CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE OF SAN FRANCISCOHuman Services$12.9M$20.6M1974
LINDSAY WILDLIFE MUSEUMArts & Culture$12.3M$4.4M1958
REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING TRAINING TRUSTβ€”$11.9M$1.4M1963
CCHNC SOUTH LAKE TOWERS INCHousing & Shelter$11.0M$3.5M2002
PROVIDENCE SENIOR HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$10.4M$864K2005
ROTHENBERG ENDOWMENT FUNDPhilanthropy$10.3M$636K2022
CASA DE REDWOOD FOUNDATIONHousing & Shelter$9.4M$3.4M1970
HEFFERNAN FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$9.0M$1.7M2007
GRACE NIXON FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$8.7M$4.5M1997
FIREDOLL FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$8.2M$7.4M1998
FARGO SENIOR CENTER INCHousing & Shelter$7.6M$189K2018
HARMONY HOME ASSOCIATEDHousing & Shelter$7.0M$3.5M2001
CCHNC VISALIA SENIOR HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$6.9M$464K2014
CCH MANAGEMENT CORPORATIONHealth Care$6.9Mβ€”2014
MEALS ON WHEELS DIABLO REGIONHuman Services$6.0M$6.5M1985
WELLSPRING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES INCEducation$6.0M$4.3M2013
JARVIS GARDENS SENIOR APARTMENTS INCHuman Services$6.0M$582K2006
JEFFERSON STREET SENIOR HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$6.0M$874K2002
RUTH BANCROFT GARDEN INCEnvironment$5.2M$2.8M1994
KACYRA FAMILY FOUNDATIONScience & Tech$5.1M$2.1M2002
EASTERSEALS NORTHERN CALIFORNIAHealth Care$5.0M$27.3M2020
THE BRADDOCK FAMILY FOUNDATIONβ€”$4.7M$1.1M1992
CONTRA COSTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ASSOCIATIONEducation$4.5M$4.9M1980
CONTRA COSTA CRISIS CENTERMental Health$4.4M$2.8M1970
HOSPITAL DE LA FAMILIA FOUNDATIONInternational$4.4M$2.2M1978
CONCORD PLAZA TOWER INCHousing & Shelter$3.9M$1.3M1986
MARGARET MCDOWELL ASSOCIATES INCHousing & Shelter$3.8M$1.4M1997

Walnut Creek, CA has 570 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $5.5B. The most common category is Education, with 66 organizations. 103 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 81.7 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

878

Total Approved

$343.6M

Jobs Supported

8,312

Per 10K Residents

125.8

SBA loans

+105.4% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

122

Top Lender

Wells Fargo Bank National Association

121 loans

Top Industry

Professional & Technical Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)88% of all loans

Loans

775

Total Amount

$257.9M

Avg Loan

$332,716

Median Loan

$150,000

SBA Guaranteed

$195.2M(76%)

Jobs Supported

7,105

50412% of all loans

Loans

103

Total Amount

$85.7M

Avg Loan

$832,320

Median Loan

$661,000

7(a) β€” 88%504 β€” 12%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

167

19% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$104.2M

30% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$623,722

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Professional & Technical Services153 loans
NAICS 54
$54.9M
Health Care & Social Assistance133 loans
NAICS 62
$76.5M
Other Services97 loans
NAICS 81
$39.5M
Accommodation & Food Services83 loans
NAICS 72
$41.4M
Retail Trade71 loans
NAICS 44
$33.0M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Mag Auto Group Inc.2$6.8M
Li'l Bear's Service No. 1 Inc.3$5.4M
Collab Fertility Inc.1$5.0M
Li'l Bear Car Wash1$3.8M
The Edison House Llc1$3.6M
Lga Academy Inc1$3.5M
Stereo S41 Inc.1$3.4M
Imagine Partners Llc1$3.3M
Bedell Frazier Investment Counselling Llc1$3.1M
Management by Objectives Inc.1$3.1M

Walnut Creek, CA has received 878 SBA loans totaling $343.6M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 775 loans (88% of the total), supporting 7,105 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 103 loans totaling $85.7M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Professional & Technical Services. The most active SBA lender in Walnut Creek is Wells Fargo Bank National Association with 121 loans. That works out to 125.8 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

21

Total Population

565,043

Avg Median Income

-$95,101,736

Avg Home Value

-$30,619,098

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
9450714,546$250,001$2,000,001$3,50111.2
94516208N/A$786,800$1,2503.6
9451712,164$164,860$995,600$3,50147.7
9451827,743$111,406$826,500$2,2905.5
9451919,918$123,366$727,600$2,3404.5
9452036,767$79,790$572,400$2,1189.9
9452141,118$127,312$823,100$2,3889.7
9452334,789$142,622$1,038,400$2,4797.2
9452633,085$216,974$1,588,000$3,50113.2
945281,000N/A$2,000,001N/A1.1
9454928,247$231,195$1,968,500$2,90219.9
9455348,600$121,023$781,400$2,24761.6
9455615,922$199,300$1,594,100$3,11919.3
9456319,409$250,001$1,810,100$2,40720.5
9456599,933$95,035$563,300$2,14545.3
945751,005N/AN/AN/A0.2
9458339,418$184,033$1,234,400$2,97321.2
9459517,051$98,108$816,600$2,6775.2
9459623,592$137,660$1,245,000$2,4716.1
9459724,235$142,685$986,700$2,5574.0
9459826,293$188,170$1,307,100$2,98920.6

Walnut Creek, CA has 21 ZIP codes with a combined population of 565,043. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$95,101,736. The average median home value is -$30,619,098. The average median monthly rent is -$63,489,689.

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