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Boron

California · 2,086 residents · 13.713 sq mi
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Boron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,736. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $74,500. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,086
+3%since 2000
from 2,025 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
152 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 148 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+1%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Boron
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,736
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,234
+54%since 2000
from $18,294 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information30.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing15.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
47.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+28%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(1,644)
Black2.2%(45)
Hispanic / Latino9%(183)
Asian1.6%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.5%(619)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(1,145)
Black8%(167)
Hispanic / Latino26%(542)
Asian2.1%(44)
Other14.3%(299)
Diversity Score80.4%(1,676)
Diversity Score
80
+163%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+27%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 19.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boron, California?

Boron, California has about 2,086 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boron, California?

The typical household in Boron, California earns about $41,736 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boron, California expensive?

In Boron, California, the median home is worth about $74,500, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Boron, California?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Boron, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boron, California?

About 28.7% of people in Boron, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boron, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Boron, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 218 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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