The Participating Communities of the Green Empowerment Zone

Antioch

aerial view of antioch, ca neighborhood

Antioch Drives Industrial Access and Workforce Readiness

Antioch is situated along the San Joaquin River, with strong highway and rail connections, providing easy access to the Bay Area and Sacramento markets. Its growing industrial areas and transit infrastructure make it a hub for clean energy manufacturing, logistics, and service industries.

Business Advantages:

  • Expanding industrial parks are ready for manufacturing and distribution
  • Skilled local workforce with training in advanced trades
  • Proactive municipal support for business development and permitting

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Antioch is 120,841. The population is expected to grow to 122,163 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.22%.

The median age of Antioch residents is 38.

The diversity index of Antioch is 89.5, meaning that there is a 90% 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 Antioch is $138,171 and projected to be $158,030 in 2031. Per capita income is $43,144, projected to be $49,625 in 2031. 6.72% of households – 8,117 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,682,507 and the average disposable income is $100,579.

There are 38,978 housing units in Antioch; 23,639 are owner-occupied, 13,987 are rented, and 1,352 are vacant. The average home value is $726,526, with 2,683 homes built in 2010 or later, and 933 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 2,349 businesses in Antioch, employing 22,569 workers and pulling from a labor force of 54,291 age 16 and above. 15,559 workers commute into Antioch from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

38,542 residents both live and work in/around Antioch. The average travel time is 42.0 minutes. 2.07% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 14.79% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 35,590 drive alone, 8,066 carpool, and 2,603 take public transportation. 1,138 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 6,894 residents work from home.

23,901 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 8,112 have associates degrees, 16,703 have bachelor’s degrees, and 6,272 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31