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Big Bend

California · 67 residents · 5.735 sq mi
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Big Bend has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,875. Population has fallen 55% since 2000, a loss of 82 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 61.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 31.3% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
67
−55%since 2000
from 149 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
12 / sq mi
−55%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.5
+36%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
56891221541872000201020202024Big Bend
202467
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,875
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,488
+33%since 2000
from $16,183 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
−14%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information42.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade26.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
80.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
42.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(124)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(5)
Asian1.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(19)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(56)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian7.5%(5)
Other9%(6)
Diversity Score36%(24)
Diversity Score
36
+181%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
57.9%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
26.3%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.6%
+29.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.9%
+33.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.1%
−57.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
22.4%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
Female
77.6%
+44.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−68.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
34.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 33.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+48.9 ptssince 2017
from 38.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2016
from 86.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Bend, California?

Big Bend, California has about 67 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Big Bend, California?

The typical household in Big Bend, California earns about $26,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Big Bend, California?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Big Bend, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Bend, California?

About 31.3% of people in Big Bend, California live below the federal poverty line.

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