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Aromas

California · 2,708 residents · 4.735 sq mi
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Aromas is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,678. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $754,500. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents. Households here earn about 67% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,708
−3%since 2000
from 2,797 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
572 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 591 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+18%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Aromas
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,678
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,145 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,580
+101%since 2000
from $25,220 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$754,500
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,468
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $994 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
20.2% rent
Afford Score
5.7
+32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(1,351)
Black0.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino40.8%(1,105)
Asian2.9%(79)
Other3.8%(104)
Diversity Score70.6%(1,913)
Diversity Score
71
+40%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aromas, California?

Aromas, California has about 2,708 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aromas, California?

The typical household in Aromas, California earns about $131,678 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 $754,500, and the typical rent is about $1,468 a month.

How educated are people in Aromas, California?

About 23.6% 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 1.0% 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 403 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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