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Bluewater

California · 116 residents · 1.047 sq mi
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Bluewater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,417. Population has fallen 56% since 2000, a loss of 149 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $25,800. With a median age of 62.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 61% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
116
−56%since 2000
from 265 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
111 / sq mi
−56%since 2000
from 253 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.3
−7%since 2000
from 66.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
991441902352801990201020202024Bluewater
2024177
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,417
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,904
+51%since 2000
from $15,142 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing12.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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
$25,800
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
7.5% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−41%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(259)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(97)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.9%(11)
Diversity Score39.1%(45)
Diversity Score
39
+739%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
58.5%
+58.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.6%
+37.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.2%
−87.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
42.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.4%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bluewater, California?

Bluewater, California has about 116 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bluewater, California?

The typical household in Bluewater, California earns about $30,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bluewater, California expensive?

In Bluewater, California, the median home is worth about $25,800.

How educated are people in Bluewater, California?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bluewater, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bluewater, California?

About 13.4% of people in Bluewater, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bluewater, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Bluewater, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 131 residents, a change of about -53 percent over that period.

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