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Acalanes Ridge

California · 1,285 residents · 0.461 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $1,133,700. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,285
+13%since 2019
from 1,134 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,787 / sq mi
+13%since 2019
from 2,460 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+6%since 2019
from 44.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8359971K1K1K201020202024Acalanes Ridge
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$53,829
+13%since 2019
from $47,591 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing10.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food10.7%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,133,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,071,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2019
from 97.6% in 2019
13.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,058)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(22)
Asian3.1%(35)
Other1.7%(19)
Diversity Score16%(181)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(918)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(107)
Asian13.6%(175)
Other2.2%(28)
Diversity Score52.6%(676)
Diversity Score
53
+229%since 2019
from 16 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 82.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 30.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+1%since 2019
from 27.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 67.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 70.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 55.3% in 2019
Female
45.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 44.7% in 2019
Foreign born
17.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 15.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Acalanes Ridge, California?

Acalanes Ridge, California has about 1,285 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Acalanes Ridge, California expensive?

In Acalanes Ridge, California, the median home is worth about $1,133,700.

How educated are people in Acalanes Ridge, California?

About 80.6% of adults age 25 and over in Acalanes Ridge, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Acalanes Ridge, California?

About 2.4% of people in Acalanes Ridge, California live below the federal poverty line.

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