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Alderpoint

California · 186 residents · 2.428 sq mi
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Alderpoint has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,357. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 65% since 2011. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 67.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
20% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
186
+65%vs 2011
vs 113 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
77 / sq mi
+65%vs 2011
vs 47 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.0
−16%vs 2011
vs 55.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
36114191268346201020202024Alderpoint
202471
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,357
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $31,000 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2019
Per capita income
$14,289
+9%vs 2011
vs $13,062 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+37.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
67.6%
+42.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
+477%vs 2011
vs 0.076 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services56.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction27.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$576,400
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2019
Owner-occupied
20.0%
−63.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.3% in 2011
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
+27.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
+28.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
19.0
2010 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(10)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other12.9%(24)
Diversity Score38.2%(71)
Diversity Score
38
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+17.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
+18.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.9%
−20.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.2% in 2011
Female
68.1%
+20.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−45.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alderpoint, California?

Alderpoint, California has about 186 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alderpoint, California?

The typical household in Alderpoint, California earns about $30,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alderpoint, California expensive?

In Alderpoint, California, the median home is worth about $576,400.

How educated are people in Alderpoint, California?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Alderpoint, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alderpoint, California?

About 67.6% of people in Alderpoint, California live below the federal poverty line.

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