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El Portal

California · 474 residents · 1.864 sq mi
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El Portal is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,260. Population has declined 7% since 2011. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 89% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
7% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
474
−7%vs 2011
vs 509 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
254 / sq mi
−7%vs 2011
vs 273 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+38%vs 2011
vs 28.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,260
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $70,870 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,463
+55%vs 2011
vs $27,412 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
65.8%
+24.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−35.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.141
−43%vs 2011
vs 0.246 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance30.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical30.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$718
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $865 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
6.5%
−17.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.2% in 2011
61.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−20.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(342)
Black7.3%(37)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(99)
Asian6.1%(31)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.7%(319)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(415)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(28)
Asian1.1%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.7%(84)
Diversity Score
18
−72%vs 2011
vs 63 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.4%
+22.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+23%vs 2011
vs 24.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.9%
−7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
38.6%
+7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.4%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.2%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
24.6%
−9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.6% in 2011
Female
75.4%
+9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.4% in 2011
Foreign born
34.4%
+19.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in El Portal, California?

El Portal, California has about 474 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in El Portal, California?

The typical household in El Portal, California earns about $115,260 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is El Portal, California expensive?

In El Portal, California, the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in El Portal, California?

About 81.4% of adults age 25 and over in El Portal, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in El Portal, California?

About 0.0% of people in El Portal, 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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