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Big Bend

California · 79 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 $25,446. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 70 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $119,400. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 68% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
79
−47%since 2000
from 149 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
14 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.8
+17%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
56891221541872000201020202024Big Bend
202467
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,446
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,227
−24%since 2000
from $16,183 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 45.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance42.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical42.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction21.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,400
−53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2021
Median gross rent
$442
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $270 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.7%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
9.3% rent
Afford Score
4.7
−34%since 2000
from 7.1 in 2000
2000 – 2021
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.9%(12)
Diversity Score48.6%(38)
Diversity Score
49
+280%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
65.0%
+65.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
29.6%
+20.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
Female
41.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Bend, California?

Big Bend, California has about 79 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Bend, California earns about $25,446 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 $119,400, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Big Bend, California?

About 13.6% 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 42.0% of people in Big Bend, California live below the federal poverty line.

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