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Bertsch-Oceanview

California · 2,520 residents · 5.274 sq mi
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Bertsch-Oceanview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,029. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,500. Households here earn about 39% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,520
+13%since 2000
from 2,238 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
478 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 424 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+12%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K2000201020202024Bertsch-Oceanview
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,029
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,300 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,932
+73%since 2000
from $12,661 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,084
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $562 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
29.1% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+7%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(1,710)
Black0.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(204)
Asian2.5%(55)
Other0%
Diversity Score31%(694)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(1,578)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(349)
Asian2%(50)
Other23.1%(581)
Diversity Score69.1%(1,742)
Diversity Score
69
+123%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+33%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−54.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
16.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bertsch-Oceanview, California?

Bertsch-Oceanview, California has about 2,520 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bertsch-Oceanview, California?

The typical household in Bertsch-Oceanview, California earns about $48,029 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bertsch-Oceanview, California expensive?

In Bertsch-Oceanview, California, the median home is worth about $172,500, and the typical rent is about $1,084 a month.

How educated are people in Bertsch-Oceanview, California?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bertsch-Oceanview, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bertsch-Oceanview, California?

About 19.4% of people in Bertsch-Oceanview, California live below the federal poverty line.

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