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Carnelian Bay

California · 524 residents · 1.299 sq mi
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Carnelian Bay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,422. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2011. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $521,700. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 55% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
524
+81%vs 2011
vs 289 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
403 / sq mi
+81%vs 2011
vs 222 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
49.3
−4%vs 2011
vs 51.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
255357458559661201020202024Carnelian Bay
2024391
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,422
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $47,900 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,249
−29%vs 2011
vs $29,998 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.5%
−16.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.262
−10%vs 2011
vs 0.290 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services25.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration25.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$521,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $498,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,313
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,417 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.8%
−31.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.3% in 2011
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
83.1%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.0%
−10.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+25.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
19.0
+83%vs 2011
vs 10.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92%(482)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(13)
Asian2.7%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.2%(69)
Diversity Score
13
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.0%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.4%
+6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−15.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.3%
−20.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
−7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.4% in 2011
Female
40.9%
+7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.6% in 2011
Foreign born
8.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
29.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carnelian Bay, California?

Carnelian Bay, California has about 524 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carnelian Bay, California earns about $27,422 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 $521,700, and the typical rent is about $1,313 a month.

How educated are people in Carnelian Bay, California?

About 44.0% 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 11.7% of people in Carnelian Bay, California live below the federal poverty line.

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