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Dogtown

California · 2,516 residents · 12.967 sq mi
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Dogtown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,764. Population has declined 5% since 2019. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $602,600. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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

2,516
−5%since 2019
from 2,643 in 2019
2010 – 2024
194 / sq mi
−5%since 2019
from 204 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
45.3
+3%since 2019
from 43.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
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20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$99,764
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $90,500 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$41,392
+8%since 2019
from $38,279 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 57.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
7.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$602,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $552,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$1,613
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,344 in 2019
US average: $1,124
80.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 75.3% in 2019
19.3% rent
6.0
−1%since 2019
from 6.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic63%(1,666)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27.3%(721)
Asian5.6%(147)
Other4.1%(109)
Diversity Score65.4%(1,729)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(1,633)
Black1.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino26%(655)
Asian2.5%(62)
Other1.5%(39)
Diversity Score58.8%(1,478)
59
−10%since 2019
from 65 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 17.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 77.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

41.0 min
+33%since 2019
from 30.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
77.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 72.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
57.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 54.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
36.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 35.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

55.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 49.5% in 2019
44.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 50.5% in 2019
17.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 16.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
11.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 11.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Dogtown, California?

Dogtown, California has about 2,516 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dogtown, California?

The typical household in Dogtown, California earns about $99,764 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 $602,600, and the typical rent is about $1,613 a month.

How educated are people in Dogtown, California?

About 19.0% 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 7.5% 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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