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