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Cantua Creek

California · 500 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 $36,694. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 155 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 29.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 45.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
500
−24%since 2000
from 655 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
132 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.6
+21%since 2000
from 24.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2353494645796932000201020202024Cantua Creek
2024420
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,694
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,484 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,946
+75%since 2000
from $5,693 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing46.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction46.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance15.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$576
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $462 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
28.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 41.1% in 2000
71.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4%(20)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino93.6%(468)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.6%(63)
Diversity Score
13
+4%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
21.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−35.6 ptssince 2011
from 35.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
Foreign born
44.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−66.2 ptssince 2013
from 66.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cantua Creek, California?

Cantua Creek, California has about 500 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cantua Creek, California earns about $36,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cantua Creek, California expensive?

In Cantua Creek, California, the typical rent is about $576 a month.

How educated are people in Cantua Creek, California?

About 0.0% 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 45.2% of people in Cantua Creek, California live below the federal poverty line.

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