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Coloma

California · 521 residents · 3.355 sq mi
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Coloma is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,250. Population has grown 22% since 2019. Median home value is $454,200. With a median age of 55.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Despite a median home value of $454,200, the poverty rate sits 22% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
521
+22%since 2019
from 427 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
155 / sq mi
+22%since 2019
from 127 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
55.9
−1%since 2019
from 56.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
220398577755934201020202024Coloma
2024462
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,250
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $125,521 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,051
−31%since 2019
from $69,609 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
94.7%
+23.0 ptssince 2019
from 71.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance35.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical35.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services24.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration21.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information1.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$454,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $454,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−13.7 ptssince 2019
from 90.2% in 2019
23.4% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+39%since 2019
from 3.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97%(414)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(9)
Diversity Score7.4%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(405)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(60)
Asian1.2%(6)
Other2.8%(15)
Diversity Score37.5%(195)
Diversity Score
37
+404%since 2019
from 7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+16.4 ptssince 2019
from 16.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 99.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
−31%since 2019
from 20.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 81.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
83.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2019
from 67.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2019
from 53.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2019
from 50.4% in 2019
Female
64.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coloma, California?

Coloma, California has about 521 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coloma, California?

The typical household in Coloma, California earns about $90,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coloma, California expensive?

In Coloma, California, the median home is worth about $454,200.

How educated are people in Coloma, California?

About 32.5% of adults age 25 and over in Coloma, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coloma, California?

About 15.6% of people in Coloma, California live below the federal poverty line.

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