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Calistoga

California · 4,954 residents (2025 est.) · 2.579 sq mi
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Calistoga has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,446. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Renters pay a median $1,767 per month, above the US median of $1,442. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,111
−2%since 2000
from 5,190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,982 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,012 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.7
+30%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,954 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Calistoga
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,446
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,454 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,473
+158%since 2000
from $21,134 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.561
+23%since 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing9.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,767
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $719 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
50.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(3,048)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino38.1%(1,978)
Asian1%(51)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.4%(3,185)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(2,412)
Black0.7%(34)
Hispanic / Latino50.2%(2,568)
Asian1.7%(85)
Other0.2%(12)
Diversity Score65.6%(3,351)
Diversity Score
66
+7%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.6%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
41.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2012
from 14.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.0%
−66.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2017
from 80.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 46.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
42.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 46.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calistoga, California?

Calistoga, California has about 5,111 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calistoga, California?

The typical household in Calistoga, California earns about $85,446 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calistoga, California expensive?

In Calistoga, California, the typical rent is about $1,767 a month.

How educated are people in Calistoga, California?

About 32.5% of adults age 25 and over in Calistoga, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calistoga, California?

About 5.6% of people in Calistoga, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calistoga, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Calistoga, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 643 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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