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.
![Pleasanton, CA gender based income disparity Line chart showing the annual median income trends in Pleasanton, CA for males and females across four employment categories: (1) Males in full-time year-round positions, (2) Males in non-full-time roles (part-time and other employment types), (3) Females in full-time year-round positions, and (4) Females in non-full-time roles (part-time and other employment types).](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/pleasanton-ca-income-by-gender.jpeg)
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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.
![Pleasanton, CA median household income diversity across racial categories The bar chart shows Pleasanton, CA median household income across all racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau.](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/pleasanton-ca-median-household-income-by-race.jpeg)
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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.
![Pleasanton, CA median household income trend (2010-2021, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) The line chart shows Pleasanton, CA median household income from 2010 to 2021. The orange line represents Census Bureau data for median household income (without adjusting for any inflation), while the blue line shows inflation-adjusted median household income for 2022.](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/pleasanton-ca-median-household-income-trend.jpeg)
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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)