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Descanso

California · 1,590 residents · 19.156 sq mi
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Descanso is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,132. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $662,600. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,590
−5%since 2023
from 1,670 in 2023
2010 – 2024
83 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 87 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
53.6
−2%since 2023
from 54.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Descanso
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$110,132
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $125,714 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$50,058
−7%since 2023
from $53,639 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 72.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.427
+11%since 2023
from 0.386 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$662,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $606,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$3,250
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $3,318 in 2023
US average: $1,442
70.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
29.8% rent
2.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
40.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
20.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
6.0
+25%since 2023
from 4.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(1,317)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(248)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other6%(101)
Diversity Score44%(736)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(1,222)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17%(270)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other5.9%(94)
Diversity Score47.1%(749)
47
+7%since 2023
from 44 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 94.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
6.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.0 min
−3%since 2023
from 27.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
68.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 76.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
19.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
11.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
9.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
62.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
7.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
38.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
53.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
10.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
10.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
83.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 82.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
86.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 86.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
13.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Descanso, California?

Descanso, California has about 1,590 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Descanso, California?

The typical household in Descanso, California earns about $110,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Descanso, California expensive?

In Descanso, California, the median home is worth about $662,600, and the typical rent is about $3,250 a month.

How educated are people in Descanso, California?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Descanso, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Descanso, California?

About 3.7% of people in Descanso, 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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