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Aptos

California · 6,404 residents · 6.578 sq mi
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#207Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,093,300
The short version

Aptos is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,048. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 2,992 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,093,300. With a median age of 45.7, 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 45.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,404
−32%since 2000
from 9,396 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
974 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 1,428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.7
+10%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K8K9K10K1990201020202024Aptos
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$134,048
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,843 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,912
+95%since 2000
from $33,210 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.7%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
−5%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,093,300
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,059
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,091 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.2
+36%since 2000
from 6.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(8,147)
Black0.6%(52)
Hispanic / Latino7%(655)
Asian2.3%(217)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.4%(2,203)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(4,960)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(1,011)
Asian2.2%(140)
Other4.4%(280)
Diversity Score46.6%(2,984)
Diversity Score
47
+99%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 41.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+15%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.4%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2012
from 5.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2017
from 91.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2016
from 89.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2016
from 4.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aptos, California?

Aptos, California has about 6,404 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aptos, California?

The typical household in Aptos, California earns about $134,048 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aptos, California expensive?

In Aptos, California, the median home is worth about $1,093,300, and the typical rent is about $2,059 a month.

How educated are people in Aptos, California?

About 49.5% of adults age 25 and over in Aptos, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aptos, California?

About 5.9% of people in Aptos, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aptos, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Aptos, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,789 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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