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Coalinga

California · 17,590 residents · 6.847 sq mi
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Coalinga has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,420. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $199,200. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,590
+51%since 2000
from 11,668 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,569 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 1,704 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
+19%since 2000
from 28.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K10K13K16K19K1990201020202024Coalinga
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,420
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,133 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,983
+52%since 2000
from $14,425 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,200
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$851
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
48.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+45%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27%(4,748)
Black3.8%(665)
Hispanic / Latino63.9%(11,243)
Asian2.1%(377)
Other5.1%(900)
Diversity Score66.6%(11,709)
Diversity Score
67
−1%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+43%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 43.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
Female
41.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
Foreign born
21.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coalinga, California?

Coalinga, California has about 17,590 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coalinga, California?

The typical household in Coalinga, California earns about $62,420 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 $199,200, and the typical rent is about $851 a month.

How educated are people in Coalinga, California?

About 12.6% 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 18.9% 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 9,378 residents, a change of about 114 percent over that period.

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