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Aromas

California · 2,650 residents · 4.735 sq mi
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Aromas is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,536. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $717,700. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 40% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,650
−5%since 2000
from 2,797 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
560 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 591 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
+13%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Aromas
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,536
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,145 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,393
+56%since 2000
from $25,220 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$717,700
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,327
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $994 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.4%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
49.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.4
+93%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(1,565)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino34.9%(924)
Asian1.8%(48)
Other6.4%(169)
Diversity Score68.6%(1,817)
Diversity Score
69
+36%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+29%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.2%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aromas, California?

Aromas, California has about 2,650 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aromas, California?

The typical household in Aromas, California earns about $85,536 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 $717,700, and the typical rent is about $1,327 a month.

How educated are people in Aromas, California?

About 33.3% 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 7.0% of people in Aromas, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aromas, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Aromas, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 345 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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