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Big Bend

California · 102 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 $38,125. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 47 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $300,000. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
102
−32%since 2000
from 149 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
50.3
+12%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
56891221541872000201020202024Big Bend
202467
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 55.9%(6)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 91%(1)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 141%(1)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 198.8%(9)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.9%(7)
US avg: 7%
25 to 346.9%(7)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4411.8%(12)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5421.6%(22)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6419.6%(20)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 749.8%(10)
US avg: 7%
75 to 843.9%(4)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2.9%(3)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,125
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,681
+40%since 2000
from $16,183 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
46.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade57.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade42.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$300,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2021
Median gross rent
$461
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $270 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
10.3%
−55.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
52.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.9
−55%since 2009
from 17.5 in 2009
2009 – 2021
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Big Bend on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(124)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(5)
Asian1.3%(2)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican11%(10)
Ancestry
English26.4%(24)
German23.1%(21)
Irish20.9%(19)
Lithuanian11%(10)
Polish7.7%(7)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Lithuanian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
72.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
Female
27.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.9%
−50.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married20%(3)
Married73.3%(11)
Widowed6.7%(1)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married37.5%(18)
Married31.3%(15)
Widowed22.9%(11)
Divorced8.3%(4)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Bend, California?

Big Bend, California has about 102 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Bend, California earns about $38,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Bend, California expensive?

In Big Bend, California, the median home is worth about $300,000, and the typical rent is about $461 a month.

How educated are people in Big Bend, California?

About 8.5% 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 46.2% of people in Big Bend, 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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