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Dublin, California

Coordinates: 37°42′08″N 121°56′09″W / 37.70222°N 121.93583°W / 37.70222; -121.93583
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Dublin, California
Public library in Dublin
Public library in Dublin
Official seal of Dublin, California
Location of Dublin in Alameda County, California
Location of Dublin in Alameda County, California
Coordinates: 37°42′08″N 121°56′09″W / 37.70222°N 121.93583°W / 37.70222; -121.93583
Country United States
State California
CountyAlameda
IncorporatedFebruary 1, 1982[1]
Area
 • Total15.23 sq mi (39.44 km2)
 • Land15.23 sq mi (39.44 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Population
 • Total72,589
 • Density4,766/sq mi (1,840/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP Code
94568
Area code925
FIPS code06-20018
GNIS feature IDs1655980, 2410362
Websitedublin.ca.gov

Dublin is a suburban city in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. It is in Alameda County, about 23 miles (37 km) east of Oakland, and 35 miles (56 km) east of San Francisco. Dublin's population was 72,589 in the year 2020.

The first farmer in the area was José María Amador. He got the land from the Mexican government in 1835. Over time, other people bought land, and created a village. It was named for Dublin, Ireland because many Irish people lived in it.[4]

During World War II, the US Navy built Camp Parks to the east of Dublin. It was a base for the Navy's Construction Battalion (also called Seabees). Camp Parks was given to the Air Force in 1952. Since 1959, it is used by the Army. Santa Rita Jail was also built on this land.[5]

Dublin was a small town until the 1960s. At that time, land developers started building many houses. Dublin became a suburb: people would live there but work in other cities.[6] It incorporated as a city in 1982.[7] From 2010 to 2020, Dublin was the fastest growing city in California. Most of the growth was from Asian Americans. In 10 years, the number of Asian Americans in Dublin grew from 12,000 to 39,000.[8]

A federal women's prison, FCI Dublin, was shut down in 2024. Many employees were convicted of sexually abusing prisoners. The US government agreed to pay over 100 million dollars to the victims.[9]

Geography

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Dublin has an area of 15 square miles (39 km²).[2] It shares borders with San Ramon to the north and Pleasanton to the south. Dublin and Pleasanton are in the Amador Valley (named for José María Amador). The Amador, Livermore, and San Ramon valleys make the Tri-Valley.[10]

Dublin is separated from the San Francisco Bay by hills, so it is warmer and drier than the cities near the bay.

In the 2020 census, there were 72,589 people living in Dublin, in 23,526 households. The population density was 4,766 people per square mile (1,840/km²). The racial makeup was 53.8% Asian, 29.1% White, 4.0% Black, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 3.6% from one other race, and 8.5% from two or more races. Hispanics and Latinos were 11.5% of the people.

The median age was 36.4 years. The age breakdown was 26.3% under age 18, 65.5% from 18 to 65, and 8.2% over 65. The gender breakdown was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

Of the households, 77.1% were families, 47.8% had children under age 18, 64.7% had a married couple, 4.9% had an unmarried couple, 17.7% had a woman with no partner, 12.7% had a man with no partner, and 16.6% had one person living alone. The average household size was 2.93 people.

There were 24,426 housing units in Dublin, and people lived in 96.3% of them. Of the households, 62.1% owned their home and 37.9% rented it.[11][12]

Census year 2020[11] 2010[13] 2000[14] 1990[15] 1980[16] 1970[17]
Total population 72,589 46,036 29,973 23,229 13,496 13,641
White 29.1% 51.3% 69.4% 77.7% 92.4% 96.8%
Black/African-American 4.0% 9.4% 10.1% 11.5% 2.6% 1.0%
Native American 0.7% 0.5% 0.7% 0.8% 0.6% 0.4%
Asian 53.8% 26.8% 10.3% 5.6% 3.0% 1.9%
Pacific Islanders 0.3% 0.6% 0.3% 0.4%
Other races 3.6% 5.3% 5.3% 3.9% 1.4%
Two or more races 8.5% 6.0% 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5% 14.5% 13.5% 10.5% 8.6% 2.6%

Dublin's schools are run by Dublin Unified School District. There are two general high schools: Dublin High and Emerald High, and one alternative high school, Valley High.[18]

Transportation

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Dublin is at the interchange of two Interstate freeways: 580 and 680. The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) trains run along Interstate 580. Dublin has two BART stations: Dublin/Pleasanton[19] and West Dublin/Pleasanton.[20]

References

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  1. "California Cities by Incorporation Date". California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Archived from the original (Word) on November 3, 2014. Retrieved March 27, 2013.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  3. "Dublin". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  4. Halley, William (1876). The centennial year book of Alameda County, California. Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center. Oakland, Cal[if.] : W. Halley. pp. 504–505.
  5. Semmes, Ben (August 14, 2016). "Camp Parks cleanup lacks funds". East Bay Times. Bay Area News Group. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  6. Upper Alameda Creek Urban Study. United States Army Corps of Engineers. 1981. p. 308.
  7. "FAQs: Local Control, Incorporation, and The New History". City of Dublin. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  8. Neilson, Susie (February 16, 2023). "Dublin is California's fastest-growing city. Here's why it's booming". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  9. Sisak, Michael R.; Balsamo, Michael (December 17, 2024). "US to pay nearly $116M to settle lawsuits over rampant sexual abuse at California women's prison". Associated Press. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  10. Johnson, Autumn (August 20, 2018). "What Makes Up The Tri-Valley?". San Ramon, CA Patch. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  11. 11.0 11.1 "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  12. "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  13. "California: 2010: Summary Population and Housing Characteristics" (PDF). US Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  14. "California: 2000: Summary Population and Housing Characteristics" (PDF). US Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  15. "1990 Census of Population: General Population Characteristics: California" (PDF). US Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  16. "1980 Census of Population: General Social and Economic Characteristics: California" (PDF). US Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  17. "Bay Area Census - City of Dublin - 1970-1990 Census Data". Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  18. "Dublin Unified School District".
  19. "Dublin / Pleasanton | bart.gov". www.bart.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  20. "West Dublin / Pleasanton | bart.gov". www.bart.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2020.