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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Commerce

California · 12,141 residents · 6.534 sq mi
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Commerce has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,415. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $150,600. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $150,600, the poverty rate sits 32% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,141
−3%vs 2000
vs 12,568 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,858 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 1,923 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
27.8
−1%vs 2000
vs 28.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$27,415
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,040 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,023
−19%vs 2000
vs $11,117 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$150,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $158,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$540
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $623 in 2000
US average: $450
48.2%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 47.4% in 2000
51.8% rent
5.5
+18%vs 2000
vs 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.1%(519)
Black0.5%(63)
Hispanic / Latino93.6%(11,765)
Asian1%(122)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(1,695)
1990
White, non-Hispanic40%(4,860)
Black0.9%(105)
Hispanic / Latino90.8%(11,023)
Asian1%(120)
Other58.1%(7,056)
Diversity Score79.6%(9,663)
80
+490%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
40.9%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 45.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Commerce, California?

Commerce, California has about 12,141 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Commerce, California?

The typical household in Commerce, California earns about $27,415 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Commerce, California expensive?

In Commerce, California, the median home is worth about $150,600, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Commerce, California?

About 5.5% of adults age 25 and over in Commerce, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Commerce, California?

About 17.5% of people in Commerce, 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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