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Concord

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Concord, California, is the most populous city in Contra Costa County and a major suburban center in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Located 29 miles northeast of San Francisco, Concord had an estimated population of 124,016 in 2024. The city offers a mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and industrial parks, making it a diverse and dynamic community. Concord's economy is supported by a range of sectors, including healthcare, professional services, retail, and technology. Major employers in the area include John Muir Health, Wells Fargo, and Kaiser Permanente. The city's central location and access to transportation networks, including two BART stations, make it an attractive location for businesses and commuters. Originally founded in 1869 as Todos Santos, Concord has a rich history rooted in agriculture and ranching. The city's Todos Santos Plaza remains a focal point, hosting farmers' markets, concerts, and community events. With its convenient location, diverse community, and access to outdoor recreation, Concord offers a high quality of life for its residents.

Concord, California

Overview

Classification: City
FIPS Code: 06-16000
Country: United States
County: Contra Costa County

Geography

Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Elevation: 75 ft
Total Area: 30.5 sq mi
Land Area: 30.5 sq mi
Water Area: 0 sq mi
Latitude: 37.97806
Longitude: -122.03111
Climate: Warm-summer Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters
Notable Features: Mount Diablo
Neighboring Areas: Pleasant Hill · Pacheco · Walnut Creek · Clayton · Pittsburg · Bay Point · Clyde · Martinez

Demographics

Population (2020): 125,410
Est. Population (2024): 124,016
Median Age: 39.1
Median Income: $108,709
Poverty Rate: 8.24%
Family Households: 66.4%
Owner-Occupied: 61.6%
Racial & Ethnic Composition: 41.6% White, 32.4% Hispanic, 13.7% Asian, 7.1% Multiracial, 3.7% Black, and 1.4% Native American/Other

Governance

Government Type: Council-Manager
Governing Body: City Council
Body Size: 5 members
School District: Mount Diablo Unified School District
Municipal Services: Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation · Library

U.S. Congress

Padilla, Alex

Schiff, Adam B.

Schiff, Adam B.D

U.S. Representative

Huffman, Jared

Huffman, JaredD

U.S. Representative - District 2

Kiley, Kevin

U.S. Representative - District 3

Thompson, Mike

Thompson, MikeD

U.S. Representative - District 4

McClintock, Tom

McClintock, TomR

U.S. Representative - District 5

Bera, Ami

U.S. Representative - District 6

Matsui, Doris O.

Matsui, Doris O.D

U.S. Representative - District 7

Garamendi, John

Garamendi, JohnD

U.S. Representative - District 8

Harder, Josh

U.S. Representative - District 9

DeSaulnier, Mark

DeSaulnier, MarkD

U.S. Representative - District 10

Pelosi, Nancy

U.S. Representative - District 11

Simon, Lateefah

Simon, LateefahD

U.S. Representative - District 12

Mullin, Kevin

U.S. Representative - District 15

Khanna, Ro

U.S. Representative - District 17

Lofgren, Zoe

U.S. Representative - District 18

Panetta, Jimmy

Panetta, JimmyD

U.S. Representative - District 19

Fong, Vince

U.S. Representative - District 20

Costa, Jim

U.S. Representative - District 21

Valadao, David G.

Valadao, David G.R

U.S. Representative - District 22

Obernolte, Jay

Obernolte, JayR

U.S. Representative - District 23

Carbajal, Salud O.

Carbajal, Salud O.D

U.S. Representative - District 24

Ruiz, Raul

U.S. Representative - District 25

Brownley, Julia

Brownley, JuliaD

U.S. Representative - District 26

Whitesides, George

Whitesides, GeorgeD

U.S. Representative - District 27

Chu, Judy

U.S. Representative - District 28

Rivas, Luz M.

U.S. Representative - District 29

Friedman, Laura

Friedman, LauraD

U.S. Representative - District 30

Cisneros, Gilbert Ray

Cisneros, Gilbert RayD

U.S. Representative - District 31

Sherman, Brad

U.S. Representative - District 32

Aguilar, Pete

U.S. Representative - District 33

Gomez, Jimmy

U.S. Representative - District 34

Torres, Norma J.

Torres, Norma J.D

U.S. Representative - District 35

Lieu, Ted

U.S. Representative - District 36

Kamlager-Dove, Sydney

Kamlager-Dove, SydneyD

U.S. Representative - District 37

Sánchez, Linda T.

Sánchez, Linda T.D

U.S. Representative - District 38

Takano, Mark

U.S. Representative - District 39

Kim, Young

U.S. Representative - District 40

Calvert, Ken

U.S. Representative - District 41

Garcia, Robert

Garcia, RobertD

U.S. Representative - District 42

Waters, Maxine

Waters, MaxineD

U.S. Representative - District 43

Barragán, Nanette Diaz

Barragán, Nanette DiazD

U.S. Representative - District 44

Tran, Derek

U.S. Representative - District 45

Correa, J. Luis

Correa, J. LuisD

U.S. Representative - District 46

Min, Dave

U.S. Representative - District 47

Issa, Darrell

U.S. Representative - District 48

Levin, Mike

U.S. Representative - District 49

Peters, Scott H.

Peters, Scott H.D

U.S. Representative - District 50

Jacobs, Sara

U.S. Representative - District 51

Vargas, Juan

U.S. Representative - District 52

Economy

Unemployment Rate: 6.4%
Economic Profile: Residential/suburban · Commercial
Employment Sectors: Health Care & Social Assistance · Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services · Retail Trade · Advanced Manufacturing · Life Sciences · Medical Devices · Research and Development · Tech
Major Employers: John Muir Health · Wells Fargo · Kaiser Permanente

Education

Students: 30,000
School Districts: Mount Diablo Unified School District
Colleges & Universities: California State University, East Bay (Concord Campus) · Diablo Valley College · Concord University

Infrastructure

Transportation: Interstate 680, 242, and 4 · BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) · Local bus services · Amtrak · Buchanan Field Airport
Utilities: Municipal water · Municipal power · Fiber/broadband
Major Facilities: John Muir Medical Center · Concord Pavilion

Recreation

Outdoor Access: Yes
Major Recreation Areas: Todos Santos Plaza · Mount Diablo State Park · Lime Ridge Open Space
Parks & Trails: City Parks · Iron Horse Regional Trail

History

Founded: 1869
Incorporated: 1905
Named After: The harmonious spirit of the name, as Concord means 'harmony'
Historical Significance: Evolved from a small agricultural settlement to a key suburban center in the San Francisco Bay Area
Key Events: Founded as Todos Santos by Don Salvio Pacheco · Name changed to Concord in 1869 · Incorporated on February 5, 1905 · Establishment of Concord Naval Weapons Station in 1942