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Adelanto

California · 38,046 residents · 52.867 sq mi
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Adelanto has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,493. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 19,916 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $213,800. At a median age of 29.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,046
+110%since 2000
from 18,130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
720 / sq mi
+110%since 2000
from 343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.2
+9%since 2000
from 26.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K14K23K32K41K1990201020202024Adelanto
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,493
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,594 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,433
+44%since 2000
from $10,053 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,800
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,186
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
41.6% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+71%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.5%(6,616)
Black12.7%(2,305)
Hispanic / Latino45.8%(8,299)
Asian1.5%(274)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.8%(13,922)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(4,218)
Black18.5%(7,042)
Hispanic / Latino63.5%(24,158)
Asian2.5%(959)
Other4.3%(1,638)
Diversity Score68.4%(26,016)
Diversity Score
68
−11%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.7 min
+43%since 2000
from 29.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 19.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.3%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
46.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
17.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adelanto, California?

Adelanto, California has about 38,046 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adelanto, California?

The typical household in Adelanto, California earns about $49,493 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adelanto, California expensive?

In Adelanto, California, the median home is worth about $213,800, and the typical rent is about $1,186 a month.

How educated are people in Adelanto, California?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Adelanto, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adelanto, California?

About 25.3% of people in Adelanto, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adelanto, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Adelanto, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29,529 residents, a change of about 347 percent over that period.

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

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