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California · 400 residents · 3.832 sq mi
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Bootjack is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,000. Population has fallen 75% since 2000, a loss of 1,188 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $386,600. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
400
−75%since 2000
from 1,588 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
104 / sq mi
−75%since 2000
from 414 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.6
+8%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1826471K2K2K1990201020202024Bootjack
2024400
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,000
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,991 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,936
+299%since 2000
from $14,771 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.7%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+14%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services13%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$386,600
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
43.8%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
−21%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
82
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,421)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(71)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.4%(197)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(330)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.8%(39)
Diversity Score38%(152)
Diversity Score
38
+207%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.1%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
35.7%
+33.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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
5.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.4%
+28.0 ptssince 2011
from 44.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.0%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+32.4 ptssince 2017
from 61.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2016
from 88.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 5.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bootjack, California?

Bootjack, California has about 400 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bootjack, California?

The typical household in Bootjack, California earns about $105,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bootjack, California expensive?

In Bootjack, California, the median home is worth about $386,600.

How educated are people in Bootjack, California?

About 28.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bootjack, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bootjack, California?

About 10.3% of people in Bootjack, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bootjack, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Bootjack, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 842 residents, a change of about -68 percent over that period.

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