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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Capitola

California · 10,171 residents · 1.594 sq mi
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Capitola has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,138. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $270,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

10,171
+1%vs 2000
vs 10,033 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6,381 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 6,294 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.4
−8%vs 2000
vs 38.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$30,138
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,048 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,075
−38%vs 2000
vs $27,609 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.0%
+3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$270,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $330,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$766
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $973 in 2000
US average: $450
45.1%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 46.8% in 2000
54.9% rent
9.0
+25%vs 2000
vs 7.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(7,870)
Black1.1%(109)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(1,267)
Asian3.9%(387)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.2%(3,932)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(9,351)
Black2.3%(239)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(673)
Asian3.1%(312)
Other2.6%(269)
Diversity Score31.3%(3,186)
31
−20%vs 2000
vs 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.5%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.7%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.1%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Capitola, California?

Capitola, California has about 10,171 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Capitola, California?

The typical household in Capitola, California earns about $30,138 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Capitola, California expensive?

In Capitola, California, the median home is worth about $270,300, and the typical rent is about $766 a month.

How educated are people in Capitola, California?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in Capitola, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Capitola, California?

About 10.0% of people in Capitola, 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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