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Covelo

California · 1,394 residents · 7.095 sq mi
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Covelo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,969. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $243,600. The poverty rate of 33.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,394
+19%since 2000
from 1,175 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
196 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 166 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
−2%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Covelo
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,969
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,639 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,014
+27%since 2000
from $12,628 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,600
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,185
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $496 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
38.7% rent
Afford Score
6.4
+107%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.3%(567)
Black0.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(95)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.3%(403)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.9%(472)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino35%(488)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other19.5%(271)
Diversity Score81.1%(1,130)
Diversity Score
81
+136%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
−1%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.7%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
18.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.1%
−60.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Covelo, California?

Covelo, California has about 1,394 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Covelo, California?

The typical household in Covelo, California earns about $37,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Covelo, California expensive?

In Covelo, California, the median home is worth about $243,600, and the typical rent is about $1,185 a month.

How educated are people in Covelo, California?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Covelo, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Covelo, California?

About 33.6% of people in Covelo, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Covelo, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Covelo, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 309 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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