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Cohasset

California · 573 residents · 25.0 sq mi
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With 573 people, Cohasset is a city in California. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. 99% of homes are owner-occupied. Getting to work takes 41 minutes on average. Poverty is uncommon here, at 2.3% of locals. There are 23 people per square mile.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

573
+23%since 2023
from 467 in 2023
2010 – 2024
23 / sq mi
+23%since 2023
from 19 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
36.1
−9%since 2023
from 39.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
25.0 sq mi
Population, 20102024
3215357509641K201020202024Cohasset
2024573
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.3%(19)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98%(46)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1418%(103)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.6%(38)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247%(40)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347%(40)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4419.9%(114)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.6%(72)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.9%(57)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.7%(44)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$79,674
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $80,152 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$27,694
−69%since 2023
from $90,202 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 68.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.176
−71%since 2023
from 0.605 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$500,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $532,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
98.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 97.5% in 2023
1.1% rent
10.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.05 people
+33%since 2023
from 2.30 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
6.3
−6%since 2023
from 6.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(413)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(24)
Asian2.1%(10)
Other4.3%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(516)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(16)
Asian2.4%(14)
Other4.7%(27)
23
−13%since 2023
from 27 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.8%(16)
Asian origin
Chinese2.4%(14)
Ancestry
English25.8%(148)
Swedish25.5%(146)
American5.4%(31)
Polish5.1%(29)
Russian5.1%(29)
Norwegian4.9%(28)
Italian4%(23)
Scottish4%(23)
Danish2.4%(14)
Irish2.4%(14)
German1.4%(8)
Section 05

Education

72.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
14.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

41.2 min
−4%since 2023
from 43.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
75.0%
−20.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
14.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
10.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

18.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
58.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2023
from 70.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
41.4%
US average: 74.6%
15.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
75.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 65.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

58.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
41.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
7.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
16.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
9.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
92.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
94.5%
US average: 87.7%
97.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.6%(63)
Married64.1%(152)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced9.3%(22)
Women 15+
Never married5.4%(9)
Married89.3%(150)
Widowed4.2%(7)
Divorced1.2%(2)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
85.5%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
9.9%
US average: 13.8%
17.6%
US average: 18.4%
2.3%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.6%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
90.4%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
19.9%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)75%(45)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era25%(15)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 60 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cohasset, California?

Cohasset, California has about 573 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cohasset, California?

The typical household in Cohasset, California earns about $79,674 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cohasset, California expensive?

In Cohasset, California, the median home is worth about $500,000.

How educated are people in Cohasset, California?

About 72.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cohasset, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cohasset, California?

About 2.3% of people in Cohasset, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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