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Berry Creek

California · 1,637 residents · 57.12 sq mi
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Berry Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,750. Population has grown 25% since 2019. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $221,500. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 55% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,637
+25%since 2019
from 1,313 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
55.5
Unchangedsince 2019
from 55.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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2024760
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.3%(71)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.4%(56)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 143.2%(53)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 193.4%(55)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(57)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.3%(168)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.1%(166)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.7%(175)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6421.7%(355)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7418.9%(309)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.9%(129)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.6%(43)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,750
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $34,495 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,941
+20%since 2019
from $20,861 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 18.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 30.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $173,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $798 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 81.7% in 2019
21.0% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+24%since 2019
from 5.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(1,139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(87)
Asian2.3%(30)
Other4.3%(57)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(1,245)
Black1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(117)
Asian2.9%(48)
Other3.4%(55)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.1%(53)
Nicaraguan0.5%(7)
Spaniard0.2%(2)
Asian origin
Filipino2.1%(27)
Hmong1.1%(14)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish19%(243)
English15.1%(193)
American12.2%(156)
German11%(140)
Russian4.9%(62)
Scottish4.1%(52)
Greek3.8%(49)
Italian2.8%(36)
Danish2%(26)
Welsh2%(26)
French1.6%(21)
Norwegian1.6%(20)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Polish1.6%(20)
Scotch-Irish1.5%(19)
Swedish0.6%(8)
Austrian0.3%(4)
Portuguese0.3%(4)
Ukrainian0.3%(4)
Canadian0.2%(3)
Dutch0.2%(3)
Swiss0.2%(3)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Russian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 8.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 85.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
58.6 min
+54%since 2019
from 38.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 62.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 21.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 39.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2019
from 22.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 54.2% in 2019
Female
49.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 45.8% in 2019
Foreign born
5.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 11.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married17.3%(65)
Married49.1%(184)
Widowed7.5%(28)
Divorced26.1%(98)
Women 15+
Never married20.3%(60)
Married50.2%(148)
Widowed11.9%(35)
Divorced17.6%(52)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berry Creek, California?

Berry Creek, California has about 1,637 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berry Creek, California?

The typical household in Berry Creek, California earns about $35,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berry Creek, California expensive?

In Berry Creek, California, the median home is worth about $221,500, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Berry Creek, California?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Berry Creek, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berry Creek, California?

About 34.2% of people in Berry Creek, California live below the federal poverty line.

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