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Carnelian Bay

California · 391 residents · 1.299 sq mi
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Carnelian Bay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $247,791. Population has declined 9% since 2023. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $910,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
391
−9%since 2023
from 432 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
301 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 333 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 40.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
255357458559661201020202024Carnelian Bay
2024391
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$247,791
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $196,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$94,607
+6%since 2023
from $89,579 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
91.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.188
−4%since 2023
from 0.196 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$910,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $814,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 87.0% in 2023
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
80.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 79.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
−12%since 2023
from 4.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
84
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(323)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(77)
Asian7.4%(32)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.5%(218)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(283)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(78)
Asian7.7%(30)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.8%(210)
Diversity Score
54
+7%since 2023
from 50 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 63.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
−19%since 2023
from 15.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
58.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
86.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 77.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 33.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 58.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
Female
51.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
Foreign born
13.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 82.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carnelian Bay, California?

Carnelian Bay, California has about 391 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carnelian Bay, California?

The typical household in Carnelian Bay, California earns about $247,791 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carnelian Bay, California expensive?

In Carnelian Bay, California, the median home is worth about $910,000.

How educated are people in Carnelian Bay, California?

About 58.9% of adults age 25 and over in Carnelian Bay, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carnelian Bay, California?

About 0.0% of people in Carnelian Bay, California live below the federal poverty line.

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