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Biggs

California · 1,964 residents · 0.895 sq mi
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Biggs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,107. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% 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 $223,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,964
+10%since 2000
from 1,793 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,194 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,003 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+18%since 2000
from 30.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Biggs
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,107
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,404
+65%since 2000
from $12,386 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Information1.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,400
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,139
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+45%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(1,214)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino27.6%(494)
Asian0.8%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.2%(955)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(980)
Black1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino39.6%(778)
Asian3.9%(77)
Other4.8%(95)
Diversity Score73%(1,433)
Diversity Score
73
+37%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+20%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 24.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.8%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
44.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Biggs, California?

Biggs, California has about 1,964 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Biggs, California?

The typical household in Biggs, California earns about $64,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Biggs, California expensive?

In Biggs, California, the median home is worth about $223,400, and the typical rent is about $1,139 a month.

How educated are people in Biggs, California?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Biggs, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Biggs, California?

About 12.7% of people in Biggs, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Biggs, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Biggs, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 383 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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