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Descanso

California · 1,499 residents · 19.156 sq mi
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Descanso is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,125. Population has declined 4% since 2019. Median home value is $433,500. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,499
−4%since 2019
from 1,568 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
78 / sq mi
−4%since 2019
from 82 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+17%since 2019
from 43.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Descanso
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,125
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $92,232 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,335
Unchangedsince 2019
from $43,131 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 64.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$433,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $380,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,645
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $944 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2019
from 92.7% in 2019
18.9% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+19%since 2019
from 4.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(1,377)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(118)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(73)
Diversity Score27.6%(433)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(1,148)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(230)
Asian0.9%(14)
Other4.6%(70)
Diversity Score45.1%(675)
Diversity Score
45
+63%since 2019
from 28 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 25.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 96.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 12.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
−4%since 2019
from 38.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 83.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 60.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2019
from 42.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
Female
46.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
Foreign born
6.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 7.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Descanso, California?

Descanso, California has about 1,499 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Descanso, California?

The typical household in Descanso, California earns about $88,125 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 $433,500, and the typical rent is about $1,645 a month.

How educated are people in Descanso, California?

About 21.6% 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 6.8% of people in Descanso, California live below the federal poverty line.

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