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CITY · 2010 ACS

Cobb

California · 1,778 residents · 4.98 sq mi
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Cobb is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,994. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $296,300. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,778
+9%since 2000
from 1,638 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
357 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.1
+21%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5159081K2K2K1990201020202024Cobb
2024842
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,994
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,182 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,603
+12%since 2000
from $22,779 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information0.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$296,300
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,187
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $660 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
41.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+64%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(1,468)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(75)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.7%(241)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(1,558)
Black0.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(113)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other5.4%(96)
Diversity Score29.8%(530)
Diversity Score
30
+102%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
+30%since 2000
from 28.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.6%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
46.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cobb, California?

Cobb, California has about 1,778 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cobb, California?

The typical household in Cobb, California earns about $70,994 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cobb, California expensive?

In Cobb, California, the median home is worth about $296,300, and the typical rent is about $1,187 a month.

How educated are people in Cobb, California?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cobb, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cobb, California?

About 15.5% of people in Cobb, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cobb, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Cobb, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 371 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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