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Claremont

California · 34,926 residents · 13.335 sq mi
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Claremont is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,012. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% 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 $594,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,926
+3%since 2000
from 33,998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,619 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,550 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+8%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K33K35K36K38K1990201020202024Claremont
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,012
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,910 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,407
+26%since 2000
from $28,843 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$594,600
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $249,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,162
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $771 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.3%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.3
+92%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(20,568)
Black4.5%(1,560)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(6,919)
Asian12.9%(4,500)
Other5%(1,762)
Diversity Score75.2%(26,264)
Diversity Score
75
+19%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
27.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
55.3%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
17.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Claremont, California?

Claremont, California has about 34,926 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Claremont, California?

The typical household in Claremont, California earns about $82,012 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 $594,600, and the typical rent is about $1,162 a month.

How educated are people in Claremont, California?

About 52.8% 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 6.4% 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 2,423 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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