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East Niles

California · 28,532 residents · 5.458 sq mi
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East Niles has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,124. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $251,500. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% 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
28,532
Unchangedsince 2023
from 28,586 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,228 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5,237 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
30.6
+1%since 2023
from 30.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
28K29K29K30K30K20202024East Niles
202429K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,124
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $51,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,144
+3%since 2023
from $18,591 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.411 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $228,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,219 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 59.7% in 2023
41.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 67.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+3%since 2023
from 4.5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic10.9%(3,127)
Black4.2%(1,207)
Hispanic / Latino82.1%(23,477)
Asian0.9%(258)
Other1.8%(517)
Diversity Score38.9%(11,125)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.5%(3,276)
Black5%(1,434)
Hispanic / Latino80.7%(23,017)
Asian0.5%(147)
Other2.3%(658)
Diversity Score41.6%(11,875)
Diversity Score
42
+7%since 2023
from 39 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
−1%since 2023
from 25.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 84.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
Female
49.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
Foreign born
25.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
33.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 32.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
65.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 66.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Niles, California?

East Niles, California has about 28,532 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Niles, California earns about $55,124 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Niles, California expensive?

In East Niles, California, the median home is worth about $251,500, and the typical rent is about $1,250 a month.

How educated are people in East Niles, California?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in East Niles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Niles, California?

About 28.7% of people in East Niles, 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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