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California Polytechnic State University

California · 8,583 residents · 1.538 sq mi
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California Polytechnic State University is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $166,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $437,000. At a median age of 20.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 112% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 20.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
72% 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

8,583
+13%vs 2021
vs 7,622 in 2021
2020 – 2024
5,581 / sq mi
+13%vs 2021
vs 4,956 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
20.9
+8%vs 2021
vs 19.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
7K7K8K8K9K20202024California Polytechnic State University
20248K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$166,500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $117,083 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2022
$6,616
+26%vs 2021
vs $5,247 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.6%
+6.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 70.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$437,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $451,800 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
51.8%
−25.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 77.1% in 2021
48.2% rent
2.6
−32%vs 2021
vs 3.9 in 2021
2020 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(4,444)
Black0.7%(51)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(1,160)
Asian20%(1,522)
Other5.8%(445)
Diversity Score74.2%(5,655)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(5,499)
Black2%(169)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(1,310)
Asian13.9%(1,196)
Other6.8%(586)
Diversity Score70%(6,009)
70
−6%vs 2021
vs 74 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

72.2%
+3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.3% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
60.4%
+6.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.5% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.0 min
−2%vs 2021
vs 13.2 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
21.8%
+3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

20.2%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 22.6% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
30.7%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 29.7% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
25.4%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 24.1% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

52.3%
+1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.5% in 2021
47.7%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.5% in 2021
5.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
4.0%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in California Polytechnic State University, California?

California Polytechnic State University, California has about 8,583 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in California Polytechnic State University, California?

The typical household in California Polytechnic State University, California earns about $166,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is California Polytechnic State University, California expensive?

In California Polytechnic State University, California, the median home is worth about $437,000.

How educated are people in California Polytechnic State University, California?

About 72.2% of adults age 25 and over in California Polytechnic State University, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in California Polytechnic State University, California?

About 0.0% of people in California Polytechnic State University, 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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