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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Claremont

California · 33,998 residents · 13.335 sq mi
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Claremont is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,910. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $249,300. Households here earn about 39% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,998
+5%since 1990
from 32,503 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,550 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 2,437 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.8
+6%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K33K35K36K38K1990201020202024Claremont
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,910
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,479 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,843
+30%since 1990
from $22,161 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.0%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,300
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $251,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $702 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 69.8% in 1990
33.3% rent
Afford Score
3.8
−20%since 1990
from 4.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(26,744)
Black5%(1,617)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(3,230)
Asian8.5%(2,765)
Diversity Score52.8%(17,151)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65%(22,098)
Black4.8%(1,642)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(5,221)
Asian11.3%(3,851)
Diversity Score63.1%(21,454)
Diversity Score
63
+20%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 51.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.4%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 92.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
28.3%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 26.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
−21%since 1990
from 25.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Claremont, California?

Claremont, California has about 33,998 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Claremont, California?

The typical household in Claremont, California earns about $65,910 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 $249,300, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Claremont, California?

About 52.4% 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 8.0% 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 1,495 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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