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Calimesa

California · 7,879 residents · 14.893 sq mi
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Calimesa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,945. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $233,700. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,879
+10%since 2000
from 7,139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
529 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 479 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.8
+10%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K8K10K12K1990201020202024Calimesa
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,945
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,849 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,951
+13%since 2000
from $20,242 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,700
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,183
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $644 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−39.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+87%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(5,845)
Black0.6%(41)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(1,008)
Asian1%(73)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.4%(2,455)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(5,730)
Black1%(75)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(1,762)
Asian1.2%(93)
Other3%(234)
Diversity Score52.8%(4,158)
Diversity Score
53
+53%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+89%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.2%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calimesa, California?

Calimesa, California has about 7,879 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calimesa, California?

The typical household in Calimesa, California earns about $48,945 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 $233,700, and the typical rent is about $1,183 a month.

How educated are people in Calimesa, California?

About 14.8% 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 13.7% 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 3,232 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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

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