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Ballard

California · 768 residents · 2.794 sq mi
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Ballard is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,321. Population has grown 45% since 2019. Median home value is $985,700. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
768
+45%since 2019
from 529 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
275 / sq mi
+45%since 2019
from 189 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
52.4
+8%since 2019
from 48.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
269431593755917201020202024Ballard
2024863
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,321
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $124,375 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,353
+5%since 2019
from $45,919 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2019
from 75.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$985,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $914,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,763
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,583 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 73.4% in 2019
31.6% rent
Afford Score
10.1
+38%since 2019
from 7.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(419)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20%(106)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.6%(220)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74%(568)
Black1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(154)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score45.3%(348)
Diversity Score
45
+9%since 2019
from 42 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2019
from 29.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 90.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 14.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+11%since 2019
from 15.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 63.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2019
from 66.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 32.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2019
from 49.5% in 2019
Female
58.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2019
from 50.5% in 2019
Foreign born
11.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 13.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ballard, California?

Ballard, California has about 768 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ballard, California?

The typical household in Ballard, California earns about $97,321 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 $985,700, and the typical rent is about $1,763 a month.

How educated are people in Ballard, California?

About 35.4% 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 4.1% of people in Ballard, California live below the federal poverty line.

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