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Burnt Ranch

California · 318 residents · 13.38 sq mi
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Burnt Ranch has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,226. Population has grown 26% since 2023. Median home value is $494,400. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
318
+26%since 2023
from 253 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
24 / sq mi
+26%since 2023
from 19 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
+171%since 2023
from 16.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
216253290327364201020202024Burnt Ranch
2024318
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,226
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,695
+9%since 2023
from $10,696 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.0%
−28.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
−3%since 2023
from 0.329 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing62.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction62.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$494,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $526,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.2%
+29.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
59.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−59.6 ptssince 2023
from 73.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.0
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(176)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other30.4%(77)
Diversity Score52.9%(134)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(251)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.1%(67)
Diversity Score41.6%(132)
Diversity Score
42
−21%since 2023
from 53 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.7%
+30.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 95.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.1%
+35.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
25.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
62.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 73.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
57.8%
+57.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
88.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.5%
+18.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
Female
30.5%
−18.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
24.8%
+22.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.4%
+27.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
51.3%
−30.1 ptssince 2023
from 81.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 88.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 99.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnt Ranch, California?

Burnt Ranch, California has about 318 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burnt Ranch, California?

The typical household in Burnt Ranch, California earns about $49,226 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burnt Ranch, California expensive?

In Burnt Ranch, California, the median home is worth about $494,400.

How educated are people in Burnt Ranch, California?

About 37.7% of adults age 25 and over in Burnt Ranch, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burnt Ranch, California?

About 27.0% of people in Burnt Ranch, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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