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The current estimated population of Antioch, California, is 115,291, with approximately 48% male and 52% female. The population has seen significant growth due to its location as a suburban community within the San Francisco Bay Area.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1850
  • County Affiliated: Contra Costa County
  • Land Area: 29.1 square miles
  • Population Density: 3,962 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 925
  • Zip Codes: 94509, 94531

Geography and Location

Antioch, California, is located in the eastern part of the San Francisco Bay Area, within Contra Costa County, approximately 45 miles east of San Francisco. The city sits along the San Joaquin-Sacramento River Delta, which gives it waterfront access and scenic views. Antioch enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The town’s geography is largely flat, though the foothills of Mount Diablo are nearby, offering hiking and outdoor recreation opportunities. Antioch’s location along California State Route 4 makes it an accessible commuter town for those working in the Bay Area, while also providing access to major transportation routes. The region’s proximity to the river delta and nearby parks offers recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and bird watching. Antioch has experienced rapid suburban development, with growing residential neighborhoods and commercial areas, driven by its more affordable housing compared to other Bay Area communities. Despite its urbanization, Antioch remains close to natural areas such as the Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, providing a balance between suburban living and access to outdoor activities.

Demographics

Median resident age: 32.3 years
Median household income: $60,359
Median house value: $196,600

Population by Race

Races in Antioch:

  • White Non-Hispanic (55.9%)
  • Hispanic (22.1%)
  • Black (9.7%)
  • Other race (9.2%)
  • Two or more races (7.0%)
  • Filipino (4.0%)
  • American Indian (2.3%)
  • Chinese (1.2%)
  • Asian Indian (0.7%)
  • Other Asian (0.6%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (13.4%), Irish (11.4%), English (8.3%), Italian (8.3%), United States (3.9%), French (2.7%).

Elevation: 40 feet

Land area: 26.9 square miles

Map of Antioch, CA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Antioch

  • High school or higher: 85.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 18.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
  • Unemployed: 5.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 41.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Antioch city

  • Never married: 25.8%
  • Now married: 58.1%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 4.4%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

13.3% Foreign born (6.8% Latin America, 4.8% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +27,927 (+44.6%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Antioch:

  • SUTTER DELTA MEDICAL CENTER (3901 LONE TREE WAY)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Antioch:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Antioch:

  • BUCHANAN FIELD (about 18 miles; CONCORD, CA; Abbreviation: CCR)
  • TRAVIS AFB (about 20 miles; FAIRFIELD, CA; Abbreviation: SUU)
  • METROPOLITAN OAKLAND INTL (about 35 miles; OAKLAND, CA; Abbreviation: OAK)

Other public-use airports nearest to Antioch:

  • RIO VISTA MUNI (about 15 miles; RIO VISTA, CA; Abbreviation: O88)
  • BYRON (about 18 miles; BYRON, CA; Abbreviation: C83)
  • LIVERMORE MUNI (about 22 miles; LIVERMORE, CA; Abbreviation: LVK)

Amtrak station:
ANTIOCH-PITTSBURG (I ST. & SANTA FE TRACKS). Services: public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Antioch:

  • DELTA BEAUTY COLLEGE (Location: 320 H ST; Private, for-profit)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Antioch:

  • LOS MEDANOS COLLEGE (about 8 miles; PITTSBURG, CA; Full-time enrollment: 4,244)
  • SAINT MARYS COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA (about 19 miles; MORAGA, CA; Full-time enrollment: 3,545)
  • DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE (about 19 miles; PLEASANT HILL, CA; Full-time enrollment: 12,029)
  • LAS POSITAS COLLEGE (about 24 miles; LIVERMORE, CA; Full-time enrollment: 3,564)
  • SOLANO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (about 24 miles; SUISUN, CA; Full-time enrollment: 5,598)
  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-HAYWARD (about 29 miles; HAYWARD, CA; Full-time enrollment: 9,988)
  • MERRITT COLLEGE (about 30 miles; OAKLAND, CA; Full-time enrollment: 2,646)

Schools

Public high schools in Antioch:

  • DEER VALLEY HIGH (Students: 3,348; Location: 4700 LONE TREE WAY; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • ANTIOCH HIGH (Students: 2,853; Location: 700 W. 18TH ST.; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • LIVE OAK HIGH (CONT.) (Students: 216; Location: 1708 F ST.; Grades: 10 – 12)
  • BRIDGES (COMMUNITY DAY) (Students: 32; Location: 1023 WEST 2ND ST.; Grades: 07 – 12)

Private high schools in Antioch:

  • HERITAGE BAPTIST ACADEMY (Students: 152; Location: 5200 HEIDORN RANCH RD; Grades: KG – 12)
  • DELTA CHRISTIAN JR/SR HS (Students: 71; Location: 625 WEST 4TH STREET; Grades: 7 – 12)
  • PROMISED LAND CHRISTIAN (Students: 48; Location: 508 W. TREGALLAS RD.; Grades: PK – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Antioch:

  • DALLAS RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,342; Location: 1401 MT. HAMILTON DRIVE; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • PARK MIDDLE (Students: 1,314; Location: 1 SPARTAN WAY; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • BLACK DIAMOND MIDDLE (Students: 1,272; Location: 4730 STERLING HILL DR.; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • ANTIOCH MIDDLE (Students: 1,101; Location: 1500 D ST.; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • LONDON (JACK) ELEMENTARY (Students: 965; Location: 4550 COUNTRY HILLS DR.; Grades: KG – 06)
  • GRANT (MNO) ELEMENTARY (Students: 896; Location: 4325 SPAULDING ST.; Grades: KG – 05)
  • LONE TREE ELEMENTARY (Students: 867; Location: 1931 MOKELUMNE DRIVE; Grades: KG – 05)
  • MUIR (JOHN) ELEMENTARY (Students: 830; Location: 615 GREYSTONE DR.; Grades: KG – 06)
  • HOMESMARTKIDS OF KNIGHTSEN (Students: 812; Location: 203 G ST.; Grades: KG – 08)
  • DIABLO VISTA ELEMENTARY (Students: 712; Location: 4791 PREWETT RANCH DR.; Grades: KG – 05)

Private primary/middle schools in Antioch:

  • HOLY ROSARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 384; Location: 25 EAST 15TH STREET; Grades: PK – 8)
  • HILLTOP CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 113; Location: 320 WORRELL ROAD; Grades: KG – 10)
  • KINDER CARE LEARNING CENTER (Students: 52; Location: 2300 MAHOGANY WAY; Grades: PK – KG)
  • ANTIOCH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL-PENT (Students: 52; Location: 405 W 6TH ST; Grades: KG – 6)
  • GREAT BEGINNINGS ELEMENTARY SC (Students: 49; Location: PO BOX 618; Grades: PK – 7)

 

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