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Ballard

California · 467 residents · 2.794 sq mi
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Ballard is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,889. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $924,200. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 62% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
467
+9%vs 2011
vs 429 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
167 / sq mi
+9%vs 2011
vs 154 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.7
+2%vs 2011
vs 44.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,889
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $123,750 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,311
−17%vs 2011
vs $52,048 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
71.1%
−8.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+5%vs 2011
vs 0.399 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$924,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $913,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $839 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−18.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.3% in 2011
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.1%
−20.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.3
+27%vs 2011
vs 7.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(391)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(15)
Diversity Score20.7%(89)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(402)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(46)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other2.8%(13)
Diversity Score30.7%(143)
Diversity Score
31
+49%vs 2011
vs 21 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
−7%vs 2011
vs 20.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 6.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.3%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.5% in 2011
Female
52.4%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.5% in 2011
Foreign born
7.2%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ballard, California?

Ballard, California has about 467 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ballard, California?

The typical household in Ballard, California earns about $98,889 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ballard, California expensive?

In Ballard, California, the median home is worth about $924,200, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Ballard, California?

About 43.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ballard, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ballard, California?

About 1.2% of people in Ballard, California live below the federal poverty line.

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