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Artesia

California · 16,380 residents · 1.62 sq mi
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Artesia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $187,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,380
+6%since 1990
from 15,464 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,111 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 9,546 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.9
+10%since 1990
from 30.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K17K17K1990201020202024Artesia
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,383 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,763
+24%since 1990
from $12,724 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,300
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $204,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$795
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $700 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
56.4%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 56.4% in 1990
43.6% rent
Afford Score
4.2
−25%since 1990
from 5.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(8,699)
Black2.7%(417)
Hispanic / Latino39.6%(6,123)
Asian16.3%(2,518)
Diversity Score89%(13,757)
2000
White, non-Hispanic27.2%(4,463)
Black3.4%(550)
Hispanic / Latino38.3%(6,272)
Asian27.2%(4,460)
Diversity Score84.9%(13,913)
Diversity Score
85
−5%since 1990
from 89 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.0%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 56.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
−15%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Artesia, California?

Artesia, California has about 16,380 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Artesia, California?

The typical household in Artesia, California earns about $44,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Artesia, California expensive?

In Artesia, California, the median home is worth about $187,300, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Artesia, California?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Artesia, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Artesia, California?

About 11.5% of people in Artesia, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Artesia, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Artesia, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 916 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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