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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Aromas

California · 2,305 residents · 4.735 sq mi
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Aromas is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $47,981. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 492 residents. Median home value is $228,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,305
−18%vs 2000
vs 2,797 in 2000
1990 – 2024
487 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 591 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.7
−7%vs 2000
vs 37.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Aromas
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,981
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,145 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,929
−25%vs 2000
vs $25,220 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.6%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$228,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $300,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$720
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $994 in 2000
US average: $450
75.8%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.5% in 2000
24.2% rent
4.8
+10%vs 2000
vs 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(1,956)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino22.9%(641)
Asian2.3%(65)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.4%(1,410)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(1,993)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino23.6%(543)
Asian1.7%(40)
Other11.5%(264)
Diversity Score58.1%(1,340)
58
+15%vs 2000
vs 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.7%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.0%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.8%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.3 min
+29%vs 2000
vs 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aromas, California?

Aromas, California has about 2,305 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Aromas, California?

The typical household in Aromas, California earns about $47,981 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aromas, California expensive?

In Aromas, California, the median home is worth about $228,900, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Aromas, California?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Aromas, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aromas, California?

About 2.6% of people in Aromas, 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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