Information About 94608
Social Data
The total estimated population is 24,572. Density is high at 7,153 persons per square mile.
Races of Residents
Population by Race: Black: 12,923; White: 6,062; Asian: 2,934; Two or More Races: 1,265; American Indian: 128; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 43; Other Race: 1,217; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 2,381 (10%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 22,191 (90%)
There are 4,418 foreign born residents, of which 34.1% are naturalized citizens.
Most Common Birthplaces
Foreign Born: Mexico: 902; India: 671; Vietnam: 434; China (not including Hong Kong or Taiwan): 262; Korea: 181; Philippines: 133; Japan: 108; U.S. Born: This State: 12,484; South: 4,395; Midwest: 1,464; Northeast: 1,204; West: 799;
The sex distribution is 48% male and 52% female. The median age is 35 years.
Age Distribution
There are 904 married couples with children and 1,362 single-parent households (194 men, 1,168 women).
Economic Data
The median household income is $33,556 in 1999 dollars.
Median Household Income Comparisons
U.S.: $41,994; California: $47,493; 94608: $33,556;
23% of the population lives below the poverty line.
Poverty Level Comparisons
U.S.: 12%; California: 14%; 94608: 23%;
Household Income Distribution
In thousands of dollars.
Work Type and Occupations
Work Type: Private wage and salary: 7,465; Government: 1,962; Self-employed: 1,101; Unpaid family work: 32; Occupation: Management, professional, and related: 4,622; Professional and related: 3,078; Sales and office: 2,798; Service: 2,048; Office and administrative support: 1,821; Management, business, and financial operations: 1,544;
The average commute time is 30 minutes to and from work.
Transportation to Work
Car or truck (drove alone): 6,133; Public transportation: 2,184; Car or truck (carpooled): 1,307; Worked at home: 605; Walked: 573; Bicycle: 246; Motorcycle: 56;
Educational Attainment
Percent of population in94608.
Housing Data
There are 11,890 housing units, of which 4,204 are single family homes.
Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing
All Housing Units: Owner: 3,834; Renter: 7,200; Vacant: 856; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 2,895; Not Mortgaged: 939;
The median single family home value is $157,300.
Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes
U.S.: $1,088; California: $1,478; 94608: $1,181;
Median Rent for Rental Units
U.S.: $519; California: $677; 94608: $664;
The average household size is 2 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 4.
Housing Units By Year Built
1939 or earlier: 4,242; 1940 to 1949: 1,783; 1950 to 1959: 1,447; 1960 to 1969: 842; 1970 to 1979: 1,507; 1980 to 1989: 1,142; 1990 to 1994: 602; 1995 to 1998: 308; 1999 to March 2000: 17;
1.3% of homes lack plumbing and 2.6% lack telephone service.
Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel
Utility Gas: 6,818; Electricity: 3,906; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 129; No Fuel: 101;
