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Chualar

California · 1,190 residents · 0.626 sq mi
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Chualar has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,516. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 254 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $335,500. At a median age of 26.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
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

Total population
1,190
−18%since 2000
from 1,444 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,901 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 2,307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
26.6
+16%since 2000
from 23.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
7429521K1K2K2000201020202024Chualar
2024812
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,516
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$335,500
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$904
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 49.1% in 2000
54.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
49.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.9
+93%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.7%(39)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino93.6%(1,351)
Asian2.9%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.5%(209)
2010
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(22)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino96.7%(1,151)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0.7%(8)
Diversity Score7.8%(93)
Diversity Score
8
−46%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
29.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
2.2%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
53.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.8%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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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