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Cantua Creek

California · 420 residents · 3.797 sq mi
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Cantua Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,703. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 235 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 28.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 69% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
420
−36%since 2000
from 655 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
111 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.3
+16%since 2000
from 24.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2353494645796932000201020202024Cantua Creek
2024420
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,703
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,484 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,261
+168%since 2000
from $5,693 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 38.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
+44%since 2010
from 0.306 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing74.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction74.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
45.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.1% in 2000
54.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−62.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino93.7%(614)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(79)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.4%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.6%(414)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(15)
Diversity Score
4
−71%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.0%
+37.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
71.8%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
28.2%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.2%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.4%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 35.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
Female
57.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
Foreign born
41.4%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2012
from 15.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−56.4 ptssince 2013
from 66.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.5%
+60.2 ptssince 2017
from 18.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
2.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 6.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
97.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cantua Creek, California?

Cantua Creek, California has about 420 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cantua Creek, California?

The typical household in Cantua Creek, California earns about $30,703 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Cantua Creek, California?

About 2.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cantua Creek, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cantua Creek, California?

About 33.3% of people in Cantua Creek, 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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