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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Felton

California · 1,051 residents · 4.64 sq mi
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Felton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,102. Population has fallen 80% since 1990, a loss of 4,299 residents. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $320,800. Despite a median home value of $320,800, the poverty rate sits 27% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,051
−80%since 1990
from 5,350 in 1990
1990 – 2024
227 / sq mi
−80%since 1990
from 1,153 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.3
−1%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6212K3K4K6K1990201020202024Felton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,102
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,504 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,488
+24%since 1990
from $17,383 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.8%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$320,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $203,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$839
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $690 in 1990
US average: $602
52.7%
−17.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
47.3% rent
6.7
+36%since 1990
from 4.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(5,164)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3%(160)
Asian1.8%(96)
Diversity Score15%(805)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(915)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(75)
Asian1.4%(15)
Diversity Score22.1%(232)
22
+47%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.1%
+16.2 ptssince 1990
from 35.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.3%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 92.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
22.5%
+12.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−52%since 1990
from 29.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Felton, California?

Felton, California has about 1,051 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Felton, California?

The typical household in Felton, California earns about $48,102 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 $320,800, and the typical rent is about $839 a month.

How educated are people in Felton, California?

About 51.1% 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 15.8% 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 4,299 residents, a change of about -80 percent over that period.

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

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