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Forest Ranch

California · 1,915 residents · 13.934 sq mi
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Forest Ranch is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,650. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $445,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 33% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,915
−3%since 2023
from 1,974 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
137 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 142 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
−2%since 2023
from 44.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3948251K2K2K201020202024Forest Ranch
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,650
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $154,212 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,731
−41%since 2023
from $76,015 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.8%
−17.4 ptssince 2023
from 83.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.285
−34%since 2023
from 0.434 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade44.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$445,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $491,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 99.0% in 2023
3.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
+66.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+6%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(1,682)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(215)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(77)
Diversity Score32.6%(643)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(1,695)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(168)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(52)
Diversity Score26%(498)
Diversity Score
26
−20%since 2023
from 33 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 32.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 79.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
−3%since 2023
from 24.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 80.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 81.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 54.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
Female
46.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
Foreign born
4.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 83.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Ranch, California?

Forest Ranch, California has about 1,915 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forest Ranch, California earns about $131,650 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Ranch, California expensive?

In Forest Ranch, California, the median home is worth about $445,800.

How educated are people in Forest Ranch, California?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Ranch, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Ranch, California?

About 1.5% of people in Forest Ranch, California live below the federal poverty line.

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