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Bay Point

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Bay Point is 24,614. The population is expected to grow to 25,039 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.34%.

The median age of Bay Point residents is 35.

The diversity index of Bay Point is 85.2, meaning that there is a 85% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Bay Point is $116,796 and projected to be $136,279 in 2031. Per capita income is $34,029, projected to be $39,918 in 2031. 3.92% of households – 966 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,035,321 and the average disposable income is $86,757.

There are 7,328 housing units in Bay Point; 3,882 are owner-occupied, 3,272 are rented, and 174 are vacant. The average home value is $639,615, with 250 homes built in 2010 or later, and 172 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 245 businesses in Bay Point, employing 1,596 workers and pulling from a labor force of 10,641 age 16 and above. 3,363 workers commute into Bay Point from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

7,268 residents both live and work in/around Bay Point. The average travel time is 36.1 minutes. 0.85% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 8.87% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 7,286 drive alone, 2,201 carpool, and 527 take public transportation. 146 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 481 residents work from home.

5,556 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,348 have associates degrees, 2,000 have bachelor’s degrees, and 495 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31