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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Cypress

California · 42,655 residents · 6.614 sq mi
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Cypress is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $50,981. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $250,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 42% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

42,655
−8%vs 2000
vs 46,229 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6,449 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 6,990 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.2
−10%vs 2000
vs 36.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
42K44K46K49K51K1990201020202024Cypress
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,981
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $64,377 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,147
−26%vs 2000
vs $25,798 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.5%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$250,800
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $246,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$811
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $922 in 2000
US average: $450
69.4%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 69.4% in 2000
30.6% rent
4.9
+29%vs 2000
vs 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(26,400)
Black2.7%(1,251)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(7,235)
Asian20.7%(9,564)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.7%(33,150)
1990
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(33,753)
Black2%(845)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(5,869)
Asian13.6%(5,781)
Other5.3%(2,276)
Diversity Score60.6%(25,850)
61
−15%vs 2000
vs 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.6%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.5%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.3%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.0 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 21.2 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 Cypress, California?

Cypress, California has about 42,655 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Cypress, California?

The typical household in Cypress, California earns about $50,981 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cypress, California expensive?

In Cypress, California, the median home is worth about $250,800, and the typical rent is about $811 a month.

How educated are people in Cypress, California?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cypress, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cypress, California?

About 4.5% of people in Cypress, 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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