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Dogtown

California · 3,094 residents · 12.967 sq mi
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Dogtown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $670,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. 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 43.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

3,094
−3%since 2023
from 3,180 in 2023
2010 – 2024
239 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 245 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
43.3
−1%since 2023
from 43.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
2K3K3K3K3K201020202024Dogtown
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$127,750
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $126,042 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$55,508
+6%since 2023
from $52,405 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 77.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
5.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.402
+13%since 2023
from 0.357 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade21.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$670,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $696,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$2,406
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,218 in 2023
US average: $1,442
78.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 80.1% in 2023
21.1% rent
12.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
22.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 28.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
32.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.2
−5%since 2023
from 5.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(1,701)
Black0.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino38.1%(1,211)
Asian3.7%(119)
Other4.2%(132)
Diversity Score70.7%(2,249)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.1%(1,706)
Black0.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino34.8%(1,076)
Asian4.5%(140)
Other5%(156)
Diversity Score71.3%(2,206)
71
+1%since 2023
from 71 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.0 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 38.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
69.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 71.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
23.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
63.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
14.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
43.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 39.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.0% in 2023
46.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.0% in 2023
14.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
88.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
75.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 72.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
19.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Dogtown, California?

Dogtown, California has about 3,094 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dogtown, California?

The typical household in Dogtown, California earns about $127,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dogtown, California expensive?

In Dogtown, California, the median home is worth about $670,600, and the typical rent is about $2,406 a month.

How educated are people in Dogtown, California?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dogtown, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dogtown, California?

About 5.3% of people in Dogtown, 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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