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 2025 the population of Antioch is 120,372. The population is expected to grow to 121,739 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.23%.

The median age of Antioch residents is 37.

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 $130,455 and projected to be $147,246 in 2030. Per capita income is $40,142, projected to be $45,280 in 2030. 5.89% of households – 7,084 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,518,413 and the average disposable income is $95,842.

There are 38,472 housing units in Antioch; 23,086 are owner-occupied, 13,927 are rented, and 1,459 are vacant. The average home value is $706,711, with 1,956 homes built in 2010 or later, and 878 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 2,356 businesses in Antioch, employing 22,707 workers and pulling from a labor force of 54,563 age 16 and above. 15,735 workers commute into Antioch from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

38,619 residents both live and work in/around Antioch. The average travel time is 43.3 minutes. 1.91% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 17.07% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 36,106 drive alone, 7,731 carpool, and 3,316 take public transportation. 1,303 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 6,082 residents work from home.

23,189 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 8,247 have associates degrees, 16,542 have bachelor’s degrees, and 5,890 hold a graduate or professional degree.