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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Calipatria

California · 2,690 residents · 3.726 sq mi
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Calipatria has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,254. Population has fallen 63% since 2000, a loss of 4,599 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $54,300. At a median age of 25.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 25.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,690
−63%vs 2000
vs 7,289 in 2000
1990 – 2025
722 / sq mi
−63%vs 2000
vs 1,956 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
25.0
−23%vs 2000
vs 32.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K4K5K7K8K1990201020202024Calipatria
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,254
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,962 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,952
−50%vs 2000
vs $13,970 in 2000
US average: $14,340
28.8%
+4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$54,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $75,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$363
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $481 in 2000
US average: $450
61.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.4% in 2000
38.8% rent
2.7
+9%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(1,792)
Black5.3%(142)
Hispanic / Latino74.5%(2,003)
Asian1.4%(37)
Other26.7%(719)
Diversity Score80.9%(2,177)
81
+12%vs 2000
vs 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
40.2%
−21.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.0%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.0 min
+58%vs 2000
vs 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calipatria, California?

Calipatria, California has about 2,690 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Calipatria, California?

The typical household in Calipatria, California earns about $20,254 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 $54,300, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Calipatria, California?

About 2.3% 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 28.8% of people in Calipatria, 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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