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Carnelian Bay

California · 518 residents · 1.299 sq mi
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Carnelian Bay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,591. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $626,800. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
518
+15%since 2019
from 451 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
399 / sq mi
+15%since 2019
from 347 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
−23%since 2019
from 60.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
255357458559661201020202024Carnelian Bay
2024391
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,591
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $77,841 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,560
+41%since 2019
from $44,387 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2019
from 55.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$626,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $632,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 73.8% in 2019
28.5% rent
Afford Score
5.4
−34%since 2019
from 8.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic82%(370)
Black3.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(23)
Diversity Score39.3%(177)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(458)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6%(31)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other4.1%(21)
Diversity Score25.9%(134)
Diversity Score
26
−34%since 2019
from 39 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 54.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 97.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
−2%since 2019
from 19.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
42.1%
−32.6 ptssince 2019
from 74.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2019
from 47.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.2%
+15.9 ptssince 2019
from 38.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 50.3% in 2019
Female
52.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 49.7% in 2019
Foreign born
10.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carnelian Bay, California?

Carnelian Bay, California has about 518 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carnelian Bay, California earns about $116,591 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 $626,800.

How educated are people in Carnelian Bay, California?

About 53.2% 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 3.7% of people in Carnelian Bay, California live below the federal poverty line.

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