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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Acton

California · 2,390 residents · 39.259 sq mi
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Acton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,156. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 1990. Median home value is $205,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,390
+72%since 1990
from 1,390 in 1990
1990 – 2024
61 / sq mi
+72%since 1990
from 35 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+18%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7413K5K7K9K1990201020202024Acton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$63,156
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,416 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,810
+46%since 1990
from $18,401 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.5%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$205,600
−50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $314,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,297
+58%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $623 in 1990
US average: $602
90.3%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 87.6% in 1990
9.7% rent
3.3
−46%since 1990
from 6.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,274)
Black2.9%(40)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(183)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score40.9%(569)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(2,015)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino11%(263)
Asian1.5%(35)
Diversity Score29.6%(708)
30
−28%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.5%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 80.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.7%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

37.5 min
−5%since 1990
from 39.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Acton, California?

Acton, California has about 2,390 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Acton, California?

The typical household in Acton, California earns about $63,156 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 $205,600, and the typical rent is about $1,297 a month.

How educated are people in Acton, California?

About 16.9% 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 3.5% 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 1,000 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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

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