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Burnt Ranch

California · 250 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 $43,661. Population has fallen 16% since 2019, a loss of 49 residents. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
250
−16%since 2019
from 299 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
19 / sq mi
−16%since 2019
from 22 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
−17%since 2019
from 57.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
216253290327364201020202024Burnt Ranch
2024318
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,661
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $56,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,501
−11%since 2019
from $27,632 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 26.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2019
from 17.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information33%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services14.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2%
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%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
73.7%
−20.8 ptssince 2019
from 94.5% in 2019
26.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(259)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.7%(35)
Diversity Score29.5%(88)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(188)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(19)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other6.5%(16)
Diversity Score36.4%(91)
Diversity Score
36
+23%since 2019
from 29 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 34.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 92.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
−27%since 2019
from 28.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 73.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2019
from 13.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 55.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2019
from 54.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 62.9% in 2019
Female
41.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 37.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnt Ranch, California?

Burnt Ranch, California has about 250 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burnt Ranch, California earns about $43,661 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Burnt Ranch, California?

About 29.4% 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 31.4% of people in Burnt Ranch, California live below the federal poverty line.

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