North Gate, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 806, North Gate's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

North Gate is a small community located in California, within Contra Costa County. The total population is 806. It ranks as the 1120th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Gate is 54.5 years. This is 44% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in North Gate is $208,525. This is 110% higher than the state median of $99,122. It is also 158% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.1%. This is 66% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in North Gate, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $1,674,700. Housing costs are 128% higher than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.0x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 79% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

North Gate has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (86.2% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 40.2%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

85.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places North Gate in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 129% higher than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 34.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Gate, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.