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Casa de Oro-Mount Helix

California · 18,762 residents · 6.851 sq mi
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Casa de Oro-Mount Helix is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,075. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $626,000. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 43% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,762
−1%since 2000
from 18,874 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,739 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,755 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.4
+8%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,075
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,387 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,164
+26%since 2000
from $33,565 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$626,000
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $307,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,128
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $775 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−19.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.2
+41%since 2000
from 5.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(14,694)
Black4.9%(930)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(2,142)
Asian2%(378)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.9%(7,718)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(13,061)
Black5.7%(1,064)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(3,235)
Asian3%(566)
Other2.3%(439)
Diversity Score57.3%(10,748)
Diversity Score
57
+40%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.4%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California?

Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California has about 18,762 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California?

The typical household in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California earns about $87,075 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California expensive?

In Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California, the median home is worth about $626,000, and the typical rent is about $1,128 a month.

How educated are people in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California?

About 42.9% of adults age 25 and over in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California?

About 4.8% of people in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11,965 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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