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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Calipatria

California · 7,289 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 $30,962. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 4,599 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $75,900. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,289
+171%since 1990
from 2,690 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,956 / sq mi
+171%since 1990
from 722 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.6
+30%since 1990
from 25.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K4K5K7K8K1990201020202024Calipatria
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,962
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,254 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,970
+101%since 1990
from $6,952 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.2%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 28.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$481
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $363 in 1990
US average: $602
60.4%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 61.3% in 1990
39.6% rent
2.5
−9%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(1,792)
Black5.3%(142)
Hispanic / Latino74.5%(2,003)
Asian1.4%(37)
Diversity Score80.9%(2,177)
2000
White, non-Hispanic19.9%(1,450)
Black21%(1,531)
Hispanic / Latino57.3%(4,180)
Asian0.5%(40)
Diversity Score72.2%(5,260)
72
−11%since 1990
from 81 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.7%
+21.4 ptssince 1990
from 40.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−37%since 1990
from 23.0 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 Calipatria, California?

Calipatria, California has about 7,289 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Calipatria, California?

The typical household in Calipatria, California earns about $30,962 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 $75,900, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Calipatria, California?

About 2.2% 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 24.2% 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 4,599 residents, a change of about 171 percent over that period.

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

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