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Dunnigan

California · 537 residents · 5.232 sq mi
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Dunnigan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,193. Population has fallen 41% since 2023, a loss of 366 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $155,800. With a median age of 66.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 71% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
537
−41%since 2023
from 903 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
103 / sq mi
−41%since 2023
from 173 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
66.6
+82%since 2023
from 36.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4457219981K2K201020202024Dunnigan
2024537
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,193
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $45,050 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,403
−43%since 2023
from $50,055 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
−19.1 ptssince 2023
from 37.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.326
−47%since 2023
from 0.611 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information33.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing24.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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
$155,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $172,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
58.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
41.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
61.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+40%since 2023
from 3.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(550)
Black2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(254)
Asian5.6%(51)
Other3.3%(30)
Diversity Score68.2%(615)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.4%(292)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino39.9%(214)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(31)
Diversity Score67.8%(364)
Diversity Score
68
−1%since 2023
from 68 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 72.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
70.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 72.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
29.7%
+22.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% 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
11.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.7%
−19.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 36.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
Female
39.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
Foreign born
7.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
47.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2023
from 30.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
29.0%
−26.4 ptssince 2023
from 55.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dunnigan, California?

Dunnigan, California has about 537 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dunnigan, California?

The typical household in Dunnigan, California earns about $29,193 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dunnigan, California expensive?

In Dunnigan, California, the median home is worth about $155,800.

How educated are people in Dunnigan, California?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dunnigan, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dunnigan, California?

About 0.0% of people in Dunnigan, 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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