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Cartago

California · 49 residents · 1.169 sq mi
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Cartago has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,694. Population has fallen 55% since 2000, a loss of 60 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
24% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49
−55%since 2000
from 109 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
42 / sq mi
−55%since 2000
from 93 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.3
+81%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
03060901192000201020202024Cartago
202449
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,694
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,157
+166%since 2000
from $14,699 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.188
−37%since 2010
from 0.297 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing37.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction37.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade29.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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 gross rent
$1,188
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.1%
−40.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
75.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cartago on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(65)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino38.5%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.6%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(20)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino59.2%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.4%(30)
Diversity Score
60
+1%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
42.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.3 min
−28%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
27.6%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
Female
40.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.3%
−52.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2012
from 12.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.8%
+28.3 ptssince 2017
from 54.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cartago, California?

Cartago, California has about 49 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cartago, California?

The typical household in Cartago, California earns about $80,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cartago, California expensive?

In Cartago, California, the typical rent is about $1,188 a month.

How educated are people in Cartago, California?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cartago, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cartago, California?

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

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