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Descanso

California · 1,423 residents · 19.156 sq mi
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Descanso is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $483,600. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,423
+9%vs 2011
vs 1,310 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
74 / sq mi
+9%vs 2011
vs 68 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
49.0
+3%vs 2011
vs 47.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Descanso
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,313
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $59,432 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,848
+17%vs 2011
vs $33,266 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.7%
+8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
−11%vs 2011
vs 0.420 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Information3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$483,600
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $403,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$827
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $909 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.7%
−25.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.6% in 2011
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
−8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.4
−5%vs 2011
vs 6.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(1,169)
Black0.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(63)
Asian4.7%(61)
Other0.5%(6)
Diversity Score24.9%(326)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(1,198)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(150)
Asian1.1%(15)
Other2.6%(37)
Diversity Score32.6%(464)
Diversity Score
33
+31%vs 2011
vs 25 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.9 min
+25%vs 2011
vs 30.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+16.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.8%
−7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.0%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
+6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.6% in 2011
Female
43.3%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.4% in 2011
Foreign born
11.2%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Descanso, California?

Descanso, California has about 1,423 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Descanso, California?

The typical household in Descanso, California earns about $75,313 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 $483,600, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in Descanso, California?

About 18.7% 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 5.3% of people in Descanso, California live below the federal poverty line.

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