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Felton

California · 4,057 residents · 4.64 sq mi
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Felton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,596. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,006 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $597,700. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,057
+286%since 2000
from 1,051 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
44.0
+28%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6212K3K4K6K1990201020202024Felton
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 54.5%(184)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 95.1%(206)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 144.9%(198)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 195.9%(241)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.2%(209)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.9%(482)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4414%(566)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5419.3%(781)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6419.2%(779)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 746.4%(261)
US avg: 7%
75 to 842.4%(99)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.3%(51)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,596
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,102 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,189
+73%since 2000
from $21,488 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$597,700
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,353
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $839 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.2
−5%since 2009
from 7.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(3,513)
Black0.6%(25)
Hispanic / Latino7%(283)
Asian1.6%(65)
Other3%(122)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.9%(130)
Spaniard0.8%(36)
Ancestry
German20.3%(919)
English15%(681)
Irish13.4%(609)
Italian7.9%(357)
American7.2%(324)
Scottish7.1%(323)
French6.1%(275)
Polish3.5%(157)
Greek3.4%(155)
Dutch3.3%(151)
Swedish2.9%(133)
Norwegian2.7%(120)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish2.2%(98)
Portuguese1.9%(88)
Russian1.2%(55)
Danish1.1%(49)
Welsh1%(44)
Arab0.7%(31)
Swiss0.7%(31)
British0.6%(28)
Finnish0.6%(25)
Czech0.4%(20)
Austrian0.4%(16)
Lithuanian0.3%(13)
Slovak0.2%(10)
Canadian0.2%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+95%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.0%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married31.5%(574)
Married57.2%(1,042)
Widowed1.8%(32)
Divorced9.5%(173)
Women 15+
Never married26%(424)
Married54.4%(885)
Widowed9.2%(149)
Divorced10.4%(170)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Felton, California?

Felton, California has about 4,057 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Felton, California?

The typical household in Felton, California earns about $82,596 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 $597,700, and the typical rent is about $1,353 a month.

How educated are people in Felton, California?

About 48.5% 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 5.2% 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 1,293 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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