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Dales

California · 91 residents · 0.65 sq mi
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Dales is a city of 91 people in California. The median age is 67.8, about 29 years above the US median. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The poverty rate is 50.5%, above the 12.5% national rate. The foreign-born share is 0%. 75% were living in the same home a year earlier.

At a glance
Older
median age 67.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
66% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

91
−11%since 2023
from 102 in 2023
2020 – 2024
141 / sq mi
−11%since 2023
from 158 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
67.8
−1%since 2023
from 68.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.65 sq mi
Population, 20202024
2143658710920202024Dales
202491
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 74100%(91)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$21,096
+1%since 2023
from $20,824 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
50.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.388
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.388 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Section 03

Housing

66.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 67.1% in 2023
33.8% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.34 people
−4%since 2023
from 1.40 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American50.5%(46)
English29.7%(27)
Dutch19.8%(18)
Welsh19.8%(18)
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Section 08

People & community

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
70.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 73.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
45.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
26.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
60.3%
US average: 95.5%
74.7%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.3%(23)
Married25.3%(23)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced49.5%(45)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married0%(0)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
45.1%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
100.0%
US average: 18.4%
25.3%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
50.5%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
45.1%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
100.0%
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)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(64)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 64 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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How many people live in Dales, California?

Dales, California has about 91 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Dales, California?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dales, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dales, California?

About 50.5% of people in Dales, 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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