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East Foothills

California · 6,803 residents · 2.127 sq mi
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East Foothills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $165,463. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 1,330 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $984,000. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 110% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,803
−16%since 2000
from 8,133 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,198 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 3,824 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+11%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K8K11K13K16K1990201020202024East Foothills
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$165,463
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,849 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,719
+69%since 2000
from $35,354 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.0%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$984,000
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,693
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
16.0% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+11%since 2000
from 5.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(4,375)
Black2.8%(224)
Hispanic / Latino28.7%(2,333)
Asian10.5%(856)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.7%(5,914)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.2%(2,395)
Black1.6%(109)
Hispanic / Latino32.4%(2,205)
Asian25.2%(1,713)
Other5.7%(385)
Diversity Score88.1%(5,991)
Diversity Score
88
+21%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.1%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
23.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Foothills, California?

East Foothills, California has about 6,803 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Foothills, California?

The typical household in East Foothills, California earns about $165,463 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Foothills, California expensive?

In East Foothills, California, the median home is worth about $984,000, and the typical rent is about $2,693 a month.

How educated are people in East Foothills, California?

About 46.1% of adults age 25 and over in East Foothills, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Foothills, California?

About 3.5% of people in East Foothills, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Foothills, California grown since 1990?

Yes, East Foothills, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8,095 residents, a change of about -54 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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