I-680 Corridor East of Oakland, CA — Church Planting
This area covers approximately 5 x 15 miles along Interstate 680 East of Oakland. It includes the cities of Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, and Pleasanton.
The 2000 Census showed a total population of about 173,000 people. Some population growth is expected to continue in this area. In 2000 the area was 8% Hispanic, 3% Black, and 11% Asian. In 1990, 34% of the population was 25 or under.
The 1990 Census showed that employment was largely in the areas of retail trades, manufacturing, and finance.
In 1990 the median home price was about $305,000. There were about 36,000 housing units (not counting apartments). Average rent was $849. There was an average of 2.75 people per household.
In 1990, 38.8% of the population had undergraduate or graduate degrees.
According to the current directories there appear to be about 5 Southern Baptist churches, 1 BBF church, and 1 GARB church in the area.
For further information:
Right now it is difficult to put together 2000 Census data for this predefined area. However, you can easily find the 2000 Census data for any city or county in the area. Go to www.census.gov and click on "American Fact Finder." For more religious information about the area, check the churches listed in the online yellow pages (such as qwestdex.com) or contact a local chamber of commerce. For precise growth projections, check the California state data center website.
Map of Area | Map of I-680 Corridor East of Oakland
| Total 2000 Population | 172,918 | 1990 Census Housing | ||
| Hispanic | 13,832 | 8.00% | Median housing value | $304,310 |
| Black | 5,000 | 2.90% | Housing units | 36,018 |
| Asian | 19,577 | 11.30% | Average monthly rent | $849 |
| Speak English only | 89% | Average household size | 2.75 | |
| Population Trends | 1990 Census Education | |||
| 1970 | 53,068 | Undergrad or grad degrees | 38.82% | |
| 1980 | 98,429 | 85.50% | ||
| 1990 | 140,489 | 42.70% | 1990 Census Age | |
| 2000 | 172,918 | 23.10% | Population 25 and under | 33.70% |
| 1990 Employment by Industry | ||||
| Retail trades | 16.16% | |||
| Manufacturing | 14.70% | |||
| Finance | 10.79% | |||
| Median household income | $62,107 |
Zip codes: 94506, 94526, 94582, 94583, 94566, 94568, 94588
