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Acton

California · 7,880 residents · 39.259 sq mi
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#176Highest median rentof 6,764$3,056#334Highest homeownership rateof 6,82392.1%
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Acton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,000. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,490 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $733,400. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,880
+230%since 2000
from 2,390 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
201 / sq mi
+230%since 2000
from 61 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.9
+19%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7413K5K7K9K1990201020202024Acton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,156 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,955
+71%since 2000
from $26,810 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.3%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+6%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$733,400
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $205,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,056
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,297 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.4%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.2%
+33.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+99%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(2,015)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino11%(263)
Asian1.5%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.6%(708)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(4,282)
Black0.3%(26)
Hispanic / Latino39.1%(3,084)
Asian2.3%(184)
Other3.9%(304)
Diversity Score68.7%(5,413)
Diversity Score
69
+132%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.2 min
+26%since 2000
from 37.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.6%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
15.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2017
from 89.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.9%
−16.9 ptssince 2016
from 88.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.9%
+17.3 ptssince 2016
from 7.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Acton, California?

Acton, California has about 7,880 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Acton, California?

The typical household in Acton, California earns about $113,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Acton, California expensive?

In Acton, California, the median home is worth about $733,400, and the typical rent is about $3,056 a month.

How educated are people in Acton, California?

About 29.9% of adults age 25 and over in Acton, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Acton, California?

About 13.1% of people in Acton, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Acton, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Acton, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,490 residents, a change of about 467 percent over that period.

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