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Elfin Forest

California · 600 residents · 2.025 sq mi
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Elfin Forest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,013. Population has grown 16% since 2021. Median home value is $1,144,900. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.4% of residents. Households here earn about 51% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% 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

600
+16%vs 2021
vs 519 in 2021
2020 – 2024
296 / sq mi
+16%vs 2021
vs 256 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
47.9
−11%vs 2021
vs 53.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
51153556058460820202024Elfin Forest
2024592
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$119,013
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $202,933 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$63,395
−9%vs 2021
vs $69,394 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
81.3%
−18.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.4%
−3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,144,900
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,258,300 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
83.1%
−16.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
16.9% rent
9.6
+55%vs 2021
vs 6.2 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(399)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(40)
Asian1.9%(10)
Other13.5%(70)
Diversity Score48.1%(249)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(495)
Black1.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(63)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other8.9%(53)
Diversity Score43.9%(264)
44
−9%vs 2021
vs 48 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.6%
−5.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.3% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
+5.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 93.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
14.4%
−6.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.7 min
+11%vs 2021
vs 24.0 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
76.6%
+1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
5.3%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.8% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
58.2%
+4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.7% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
55.5%
−9.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 64.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

65.2%
+4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.1% in 2021
34.8%
−4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 38.9% in 2021
2.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.9% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
6.7%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Elfin Forest, California?

Elfin Forest, California has about 600 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elfin Forest, California?

The typical household in Elfin Forest, California earns about $119,013 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elfin Forest, California expensive?

In Elfin Forest, California, the median home is worth about $1,144,900.

How educated are people in Elfin Forest, California?

About 37.6% of adults age 25 and over in Elfin Forest, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elfin Forest, California?

About 0.4% of people in Elfin Forest, 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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