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Cobb

California · 1,295 residents · 4.98 sq mi
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Cobb is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,304. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 343 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $267,000. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,295
−21%since 2000
from 1,638 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
260 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.8
+20%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5159081K2K2K1990201020202024Cobb
2024842
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,304
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,182 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,624
+83%since 2000
from $22,779 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration16%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$267,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+34%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(1,027)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(119)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.7%(333)
Diversity Score
26
+75%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
57.3 min
+104%since 2000
from 28.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
46.0%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
33.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cobb, California?

Cobb, California has about 1,295 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cobb, California?

The typical household in Cobb, California earns about $78,304 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 $267,000.

How educated are people in Cobb, California?

About 22.0% 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 5.8% of people in Cobb, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cobb, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Cobb, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 112 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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