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Dobbins

California · 875 residents · 7.742 sq mi
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Dobbins has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,386. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2023. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $423,400. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% 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

Total population
875
+71%since 2023
from 511 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
113 / sq mi
+71%since 2023
from 66 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.2
−21%since 2023
from 60.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
196381567752937201020202024Dobbins
2024875
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,386
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $51,827 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,220
−15%since 2023
from $32,185 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.304
−19%since 2023
from 0.373 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information35.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance18.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical18.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$423,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $411,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 89.5% in 2023
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
23.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 27.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
57.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 65.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
85.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.8
−2%since 2023
from 7.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90%(460)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(12)
Asian7.6%(39)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.9%(117)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(748)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino9%(79)
Asian5.1%(45)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.3%(283)
Diversity Score
32
+41%since 2023
from 23 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 32.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
54.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 70.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
−14.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
Female
38.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dobbins, California?

Dobbins, California has about 875 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dobbins, California?

The typical household in Dobbins, California earns about $54,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dobbins, California expensive?

In Dobbins, California, the median home is worth about $423,400.

How educated are people in Dobbins, California?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dobbins, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dobbins, California?

About 35.5% of people in Dobbins, California live below the federal poverty line.

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