Discovery Bay CDP, California Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Discovery Bay CDP, California Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

As of 2026, Discovery Bay CDP, California has a total population of 15,243, the 401st largest city in California, with a median household income of $154,792, which is 61% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.0%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 61% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in California.
Unemployment rate of 8.1% is notably above the national average.

Discovery Bay CDP Quick Facts

Population 15,243

Median Household Income $154,792

Median Home Value $789,400

Poverty Rate 6.0%

Unemployment Rate 8.1%

Median Age 44.4 years

Homeownership Rate 88.7%

Affordability Ratio 5.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.1%

High School Graduation Rate 94.5%

Diversity Index 57/100

Population 15,243 401st of 1,577

Median Income $154,792 top 20%

Poverty Rate 6.0% 51% lower national

Median Home Value $789,400 top 30%

How Discovery Bay CDP Compares

Median Household Income

Discovery Bay CDP

$154,792

$96,334

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Discovery Bay CDP

$789,400

$695,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.2%

$25K-$50K 8.5%

$50K-$100K 12.9%

$100K+ 71.4%

Employment

8.1% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4% | National: 5.2%

62.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 88.7%

Renter 11.3%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.1%

18-34

17.5%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

26.3%

75+

8.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 69 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Discovery Bay CDP Rankings in California

#401 Population of 1,577

#164 Median Income of 1,577

#600 Education of 1,577

#374 Home Value of 1,577

Explore California Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Cities Similar to Discovery Bay CDP

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
El Segundo city	16,863	$149,149	$1,521,600	62.5%	4.4%
Oak Park CDP	13,656	$160,484	$1,017,100	63.2%	3.3%
La Palma city	15,375	$115,833	$916,600	48.8%	5.3%
El Sobrante CDP (Riverside County)	13,206	$160,331	$749,300	44.0%	5.6%
Woodcrest CDP	17,111	$139,659	$679,400	30.0%	7.1%

Population Overview

Discovery Bay CDP is a small city located in California. The total population is 15,243. It ranks as the 401st most populous out of 1,577 cities and towns in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Discovery Bay CDP is 44.4 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Discovery Bay CDP is $154,792. This is 61% higher than the state median of $96,334. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 97% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.0%. This is 49% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 8.1%. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $789,400. Housing costs are 14% higher than the state median of $695,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 88.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 59% higher than the state average of 55.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Discovery Bay CDP is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (61.8% vs 34.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (18.1%) is well below the state average of 39.8%. The Asian population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 15.0%.

Education

33.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 36.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Discovery Bay CDP, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,577 Census-designated places in California. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

Free data download: Get all California city and county demographics as CSV. Download Cities CSV | Download Counties CSV

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Discovery Bay CDP, California?

Discovery Bay CDP, California has a population of 15,243 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Discovery Bay CDP, CA?

The median household income in Discovery Bay CDP is $154,792, which is 97% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Discovery Bay CDP, CA?

The poverty rate in Discovery Bay CDP is 6.0%. This means approximately 920 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Discovery Bay CDP, California?

Discovery Bay CDP's population is 61.8% White, 5.7% Black, 18.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 5.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in Discovery Bay CDP, CA?

The median home value in Discovery Bay CDP is $789,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x.

How educated is Discovery Bay CDP, California?

33.1% of adults (25+) in Discovery Bay CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.