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Felton

California · 4,093 residents · 4.64 sq mi
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Felton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,056. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,042 residents. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $900,500. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,093
+289%since 2000
from 1,051 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
882 / sq mi
+289%since 2000
from 227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+31%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6212K3K4K6K1990201020202024Felton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,056
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,102 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,941
+239%since 2000
from $21,488 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.2%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
+4%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$900,500
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,068
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $839 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+23.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
+10%since 2000
from 6.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(915)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(75)
Asian1.4%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.1%(232)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(2,882)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(561)
Asian3.1%(125)
Other12.7%(519)
Diversity Score58.6%(2,396)
Diversity Score
59
+165%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+89%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−91.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2017
from 94.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2016
from 93.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Felton, California?

Felton, California has about 4,093 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Felton, California?

The typical household in Felton, California earns about $123,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Felton, California expensive?

In Felton, California, the median home is worth about $900,500, and the typical rent is about $2,068 a month.

How educated are people in Felton, California?

About 61.1% of adults age 25 and over in Felton, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Felton, California?

About 3.6% of people in Felton, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Felton, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Felton, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,257 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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