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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Calimesa

California · 7,139 residents · 14.893 sq mi
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Calimesa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,849. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $96,500. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,139
+54%since 1990
from 4,647 in 1990
1990 – 2025
479 / sq mi
+54%since 1990
from 312 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.4
+12%since 1990
from 39.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K6K8K10K12K1990201020202024Calimesa
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,849
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,219 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,242
+38%since 1990
from $14,696 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.2%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$96,500
−39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $120,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$644
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $499 in 1990
US average: $602
83.0%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
17.0% rent
2.5
−38%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93%(4,320)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(474)
Asian1.1%(49)
Diversity Score34.6%(1,608)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(5,845)
Black0.6%(41)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(1,008)
Asian1%(73)
Diversity Score34.4%(2,455)
34
−1%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.8%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 69.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
−22%since 1990
from 22.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calimesa, California?

Calimesa, California has about 7,139 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Calimesa, California?

The typical household in Calimesa, California earns about $37,849 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calimesa, California expensive?

In Calimesa, California, the median home is worth about $96,500, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Calimesa, California?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Calimesa, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calimesa, California?

About 12.2% of people in Calimesa, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calimesa, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Calimesa, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,492 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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

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