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Calipatria

California · 6,012 residents (2025 est.) · 3.726 sq mi
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Calipatria has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,299. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $197,200. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,548
−10%since 2000
from 7,289 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,757 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,956 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
+10%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,012 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K5K7K8K1990201020202024Calipatria
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,299
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,962 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,811
−8%since 2000
from $13,970 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
−7%since 2010
from 0.440 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction34.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,200
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$919
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+51%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.9%(1,450)
Black21%(1,531)
Hispanic / Latino57.3%(4,180)
Asian0.5%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.2%(5,260)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.8%(445)
Black8.7%(568)
Hispanic / Latino82.5%(5,400)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other1.9%(123)
Diversity Score38.4%(2,516)
Diversity Score
38
−47%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
59.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+2%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
25.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 34.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.5%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
Female
32.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
Foreign born
23.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−78.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.6%
+22.9 ptssince 2017
from 59.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
30.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 34.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
68.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2016
from 63.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calipatria, California?

Calipatria, California has about 6,548 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calipatria, California?

The typical household in Calipatria, California earns about $53,299 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calipatria, California expensive?

In Calipatria, California, the median home is worth about $197,200, and the typical rent is about $919 a month.

How educated are people in Calipatria, California?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Calipatria, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calipatria, California?

About 25.5% of people in Calipatria, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calipatria, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Calipatria, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,858 residents, a change of about 143 percent over that period.

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