Stockton is a popular destination for single career-starters. One thing that you will notice when you are out and about town is that there is a large population of people who are young, single, educated, and upwardly-mobile career starters out at restaurants, listening to live music, and enjoying other activities. They are a real visible part of the culture of Stockton. This makes Stockton a good place to live for young professionals. With so many people in this demographic, Stockton presents many opportunities for single professionals to enjoy themselves, socialize, and to create lasting relationships.
The education level of Stockton citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 18.32% of adults 25 and older in Stockton have a college degree.
The per capita income in Stockton in 2022 was $29,095, which is lower middle income relative to California and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $116,380 for a family of four. However, Stockton contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Stockton is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Stockton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. People of Hispanic or Latino origin are the most prevalent group in Stockton, accounting for 45.22% of the city’s residents (people of Hispanic or Latino origin can be of any race). The greatest number of Stockton residents report their race to be Asian, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Stockton include German, English, Irish, Italian, and African.
Foreign born people are also an important part of Stockton's cultural character, accounting for 25.13% of the city’s population.
The most common language spoken in Stockton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Tagalog.
