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Chualar

California · 1,190 residents · 0.63 sq mi
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With 1,190 people, Chualar is a city in California. 53% of people here were born outside the United States. The median age is 26.6, younger than the US median of 37.2. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 28% national rate. Owners hold 46% of the housing stock. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $335,500.

At a glance
Lower income
median household income $48,516, below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,190
−18%since 2000
from 1,444 in 2000
2000 – 2024
1,901 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 2,307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
26.6
+16%since 2000
from 23.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Land area
0.63 sq mi
Population, 2000 – 2024
7429521K1K2K2000201020202024Chualar
2024812
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 59.2%(110)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 911.4%(136)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 149.3%(111)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 199.8%(117)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 247.7%(92)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3416%(190)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4411.8%(140)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5412.8%(152)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 647%(83)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 742.9%(34)
US avg: 7%
75 to 841.3%(15)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.8%(10)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$48,516
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
$12,412
+23%since 2000
from $10,096 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
14.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing44.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction44.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$335,500
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
$904
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $853
45.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.1% in 2000
54.3% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
4.66 people
−3%since 2009
from 4.79 people in 2009
US average: 2.60
49.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
38.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
6.9
−31%since 2009
from 10.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.7%(39)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino93.6%(1,351)
Asian2.9%(42)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(22)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino96.7%(1,151)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0.7%(8)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican91.6%(1,225)
Puerto Rican2.2%(30)
Ancestry
English3.5%(47)
Irish2%(27)
Swedish0.4%(5)
Section 05

Education

4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
33.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.1 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
65.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
29.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

51.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
49.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
53.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married55.1%(212)
Married42.6%(164)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced2.3%(9)
Women 15+
Never married50.9%(141)
Married40.8%(113)
Widowed8.3%(23)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

11.9%
−16.6 ptssince 2013
from 28.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
19.1%
−26.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
16.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
59.4%
+29.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
19.1%
−33.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
69.0%
+33.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)100%(9)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 9 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Chualar, California?

Chualar, California has about 1,190 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chualar, California?

The typical household in Chualar, California earns about $48,516 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chualar, California expensive?

In Chualar, California, the median home is worth about $335,500, and the typical rent is about $904 a month.

How educated are people in Chualar, California?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chualar, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chualar, California?

About 14.0% of people in Chualar, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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