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Claremont

California · 35,838 residents (2025 est.) · 13.335 sq mi
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Claremont is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,647. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $897,000. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 27% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,595
+8%since 2000
from 33,998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,744 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2,550 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
+9%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:35,838 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
32K33K35K36K38K1990201020202024Claremont
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,647
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,910 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,402
+85%since 2000
from $28,843 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
−4%since 2010
from 0.455 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$897,000
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $249,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,237
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $771 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
+89%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65%(22,098)
Black4.8%(1,642)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(5,221)
Asian11.3%(3,851)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.1%(21,454)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44%(16,099)
Black6.9%(2,508)
Hispanic / Latino28.8%(10,523)
Asian14.4%(5,255)
Other6%(2,210)
Diversity Score86.9%(31,783)
Diversity Score
87
+38%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+35%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.5%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.8%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
15.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2017
from 87.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 70.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 12.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Claremont, California?

Claremont, California has about 36,595 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Claremont, California?

The typical household in Claremont, California earns about $125,647 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Claremont, California expensive?

In Claremont, California, the median home is worth about $897,000, and the typical rent is about $2,237 a month.

How educated are people in Claremont, California?

About 59.9% of adults age 25 and over in Claremont, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Claremont, California?

About 6.9% of people in Claremont, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Claremont, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Claremont, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,092 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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