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Callender

California · 2,230 residents · 2.286 sq mi
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Callender is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,346. Population has fallen 19% since 2023, a loss of 534 residents. Median home value is $945,400. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 38% more than the California median. Despite a median home value of $945,400, the poverty rate sits 32% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,230
−19%since 2023
from 2,764 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
976 / sq mi
−19%since 2023
from 1,209 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+8%since 2023
from 36.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K201020202024Callender
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,346
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $136,458 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,684
+15%since 2023
from $48,345 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 68.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+8%since 2023
from 0.411 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services13.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$945,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,020,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,540
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,439 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
39.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 37.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
−7%since 2023
from 7.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(1,366)
Black5.1%(142)
Hispanic / Latino32.4%(895)
Asian4.8%(134)
Other8.2%(227)
Diversity Score79.9%(2,208)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52%(1,159)
Black5.4%(121)
Hispanic / Latino29.2%(651)
Asian6.7%(150)
Other6.7%(149)
Diversity Score79.1%(1,764)
Diversity Score
79
−1%since 2023
from 80 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 32.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+4%since 2023
from 19.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 56.9% in 2023
Female
42.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
Foreign born
10.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 87.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Callender, California?

Callender, California has about 2,230 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Callender, California?

The typical household in Callender, California earns about $136,346 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Callender, California expensive?

In Callender, California, the median home is worth about $945,400, and the typical rent is about $2,540 a month.

How educated are people in Callender, California?

About 32.8% of adults age 25 and over in Callender, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Callender, California?

About 16.5% of people in Callender, 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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