As of 2026 the population of Bay Area Regional Data is 7,858,886. The population is expected to grow to 7,939,158 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.20%.
The median age of Bay Area Regional Data residents is 40.
The diversity index of Bay Area Regional Data is 83.7, meaning that there is a 84% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Bay Area Regional Data is $209,372 and projected to be $232,273 in 2031. Per capita income is $76,027, projected to be $84,584 in 2031. 13.5% of households – 1,060,629 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $2,393,783 and the average disposable income is $140,446.
There are 3,057,335 housing units in Bay Area Regional Data; 1,532,053 are owner-occupied, 1,312,228 are rented, and 213,054 are vacant. The average home value is $1,307,681, with 242,446 homes built in 2010 or later, and 432,107 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 317,032 businesses in Bay Area Regional Data, employing 3,420,284 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,840,890 age 16 and above. 847,161 workers commute into Bay Area Regional Data from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
2,982,527 residents both live and work in/around Bay Area Regional Data. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 1.69% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.3% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,128,371 drive alone, 329,052 carpool, and 234,284 take public transportation. 224,556 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 913,393 residents work from home.
882,645 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 423,650 have associates degrees, 1,770,935 have bachelor’s degrees, and 1,323,009 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
