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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Acton

California · 1,390 residents · 39.259 sq mi
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Acton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $52,416. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 1,000 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $314,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.6% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,390
−42%vs 2000
vs 2,390 in 2000
1990 – 2024
35 / sq mi
−42%vs 2000
vs 61 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.8
−15%vs 2000
vs 38.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7413K5K7K9K1990201020202024Acton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,416
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,156 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,401
−31%vs 2000
vs $26,810 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.6%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$314,200
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $205,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$623
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,297 in 2000
US average: $450
87.6%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.3% in 2000
12.4% rent
6.0
+84%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,274)
Black2.9%(40)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(183)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(76)
Diversity Score40.9%(569)
41
+38%vs 2000
vs 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.1%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.9%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

39.6 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 37.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Acton, California?

Acton, California has about 1,390 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Acton, California?

The typical household in Acton, California earns about $52,416 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 $314,200, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Acton, California?

About 17.1% 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 6.6% of people in Acton, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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