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Bootjack

California · 661 residents · 3.832 sq mi
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Bootjack has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,009. Population has fallen 58% since 2000, a loss of 927 residents. 16% 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 $267,000. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
661
−58%since 2000
from 1,588 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
172 / sq mi
−58%since 2000
from 414 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+13%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1826471K2K2K1990201020202024Bootjack
2024400
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,009
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,991 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,782
+54%since 2000
from $14,771 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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
$267,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
22.3% rent
Afford Score
5.7
+22%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(508)
Black1.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(58)
Asian3.2%(21)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.2%(213)
Diversity Score
32
+160%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+11%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.3%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 44.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.8%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.6%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
66.4%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.0%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bootjack, California?

Bootjack, California has about 661 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bootjack, California?

The typical household in Bootjack, California earns about $47,009 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 $267,000.

How educated are people in Bootjack, California?

About 16.3% 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 15.5% 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 581 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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

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