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Coalinga

California · 13,380 residents · 6.847 sq mi
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Coalinga has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,229. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% 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 $204,300. At a median age of 31.9, 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 31.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,380
+15%since 2000
from 11,668 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,954 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,704 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.9
+12%since 2000
from 28.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K10K13K16K19K1990201020202024Coalinga
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,229
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,133 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,060
−16%since 2000
from $14,425 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,300
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$805
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−19.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
48.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+101%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.3%(5,056)
Black2.2%(259)
Hispanic / Latino49.8%(5,811)
Asian1.6%(186)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.9%(7,811)
2010
White, non-Hispanic37.7%(5,044)
Black3.8%(513)
Hispanic / Latino53.5%(7,161)
Asian2.9%(385)
Other3%(408)
Diversity Score72.1%(9,643)
Diversity Score
72
+8%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
Female
32.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
Foreign born
17.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−60.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coalinga, California?

Coalinga, California has about 13,380 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coalinga, California?

The typical household in Coalinga, California earns about $46,229 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coalinga, California expensive?

In Coalinga, California, the median home is worth about $204,300, and the typical rent is about $805 a month.

How educated are people in Coalinga, California?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Coalinga, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coalinga, California?

About 23.3% of people in Coalinga, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coalinga, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Coalinga, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,168 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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

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