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Agua Dulce

California · 2,828 residents · 22.85 sq mi
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Agua Dulce is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $146,107. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $933,400. With a median age of 56.8, 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 56.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,828
+2%since 2023
from 2,768 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
124 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 121 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
56.8
−1%since 2023
from 57.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K201020202024Agua Dulce
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$146,107
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $124,268 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,550
+10%since 2023
from $60,482 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 76.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+3%since 2023
from 0.374 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$933,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $907,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $3,406 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 89.7% in 2023
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
−13%since 2023
from 7.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic61%(1,689)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino28.8%(798)
Asian3.2%(88)
Other6.9%(191)
Diversity Score67.3%(1,864)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(1,808)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(806)
Asian1.2%(35)
Other6.1%(173)
Diversity Score63.3%(1,789)
Diversity Score
63
−6%since 2023
from 67 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+1%since 2023
from 34.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 68.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 58.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
Female
48.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
Foreign born
16.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 73.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Agua Dulce, California?

Agua Dulce, California has about 2,828 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Agua Dulce, California?

The typical household in Agua Dulce, California earns about $146,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Agua Dulce, California expensive?

In Agua Dulce, California, the median home is worth about $933,400, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Agua Dulce, California?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Agua Dulce, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Agua Dulce, California?

About 13.7% of people in Agua Dulce, 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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