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Calistoga

California · 5,228 residents · 2.579 sq mi
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Calistoga has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,954. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $634,400. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,228
+1%since 2000
from 5,190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.8
+18%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Calistoga
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.7%(248)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.8%(305)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.3%(330)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.8%(303)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(268)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.2%(588)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.2%(587)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.6%(661)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.1%(683)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.4%(702)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.7%(405)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.8%(148)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,954
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,454 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,250
+143%since 2000
from $21,134 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$634,400
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $214,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$1,386
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $719 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
45.2% rent
Afford Score
8.9
+47%since 2009
from 6.1 in 2009
2009 – 2023
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.6%(2,278)
Black0.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino51.6%(2,698)
Asian1.7%(88)
Other1.1%(59)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican33%(1,763)
Guatemalan3.9%(209)
Salvadoran2.8%(151)
Spaniard0.3%(17)
Asian origin
Filipino1.1%(61)
Pacific Islander origin
Fijian0.3%(16)
Ancestry
German12%(642)
English10.7%(570)
Italian8.8%(468)
French7.5%(402)
Irish5.4%(287)
Norwegian5.3%(286)
American3.4%(183)
Scottish1.6%(87)
Czech1.4%(77)
Swedish1.2%(65)
British0.9%(49)
Russian0.9%(49)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.7%(40)
Welsh0.5%(29)
Greek0.4%(19)
Portuguese0.3%(17)
Ukrainian0.3%(17)
Belgian0.3%(16)
Finnish0.3%(16)
Armenian0.2%(13)
Canadian0.2%(13)
Dutch0.2%(13)
Swiss0.1%(7)
Polish0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
24.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married32%(760)
Married59.1%(1,405)
Widowed1.3%(31)
Divorced7.6%(180)
Women 15+
Never married26.2%(577)
Married46.7%(1,027)
Widowed10.5%(232)
Divorced16.5%(364)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calistoga, California?

Calistoga, California has about 5,228 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calistoga, California?

The typical household in Calistoga, California earns about $70,954 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calistoga, California expensive?

In Calistoga, California, the median home is worth about $634,400, and the typical rent is about $1,386 a month.

How educated are people in Calistoga, California?

About 28.6% 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 6.2% 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 760 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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