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Bangor

California · 597 residents · 13.423 sq mi
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Bangor is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,347. Population has grown 30% since 2023. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $378,400. With a median age of 58.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
597
+30%since 2023
from 459 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
44 / sq mi
+30%since 2023
from 34 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
58.6
−12%since 2023
from 66.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
340437534630727201020202024Bangor
2024597
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.5%(27)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.8%(17)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140.7%(4)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.9%(41)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(33)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.2%(43)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.4%(62)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546%(36)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.1%(78)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7424.8%(148)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8415.9%(95)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.2%(13)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,347
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $98,438 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,127
+33%since 2023
from $58,802 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.584
+24%since 2023
from 0.470 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$378,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $363,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
3.6% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
−15%since 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
51
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(409)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(11)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(525)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(29)
Diversity Score
27
+11%since 2023
from 25 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban2.5%(15)
Mexican2.3%(14)
Ancestry
German15.2%(91)
English11.1%(66)
Irish9%(54)
Italian6.2%(37)
American3.9%(23)
Norwegian3.9%(23)
Swedish3.9%(23)
Swiss2.3%(14)
French2.2%(13)
Scottish2.2%(13)
Iranian1.8%(11)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Greek1.5%(9)
Dutch0.7%(4)
Polish0.7%(4)
Portuguese0.7%(4)
Russian0.5%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
−14%since 2023
from 31.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 70.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 33.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.4%
−15.2 ptssince 2023
from 32.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
Female
60.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
Foreign born
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2023
from 70.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 90.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married15.1%(32)
Married61.3%(130)
Widowed1.9%(4)
Divorced21.7%(46)
Women 15+
Never married29.7%(100)
Married44.5%(150)
Widowed16%(54)
Divorced9.8%(33)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bangor, California?

Bangor, California has about 597 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bangor, California?

The typical household in Bangor, California earns about $120,347 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bangor, California expensive?

In Bangor, California, the median home is worth about $378,400.

How educated are people in Bangor, California?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bangor, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bangor, California?

About 13.1% of people in Bangor, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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