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Forest Ranch

California · 1,184 residents · 13.934 sq mi
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Forest Ranch is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,475. Population has declined 9% since 2011. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $287,600. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,184
−9%vs 2011
vs 1,294 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
85 / sq mi
−9%vs 2011
vs 93 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
50.0
+24%vs 2011
vs 40.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
3948251K2K2K201020202024Forest Ranch
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,475
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $46,901 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,391
+1%vs 2011
vs $51,819 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+11.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.611
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.636 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services15.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration15.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $293,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−27.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.7% in 2011
14.0% rent
Vacancy rate
22.1%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
−13.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.5%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
−45%vs 2011
vs 6.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,208)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(79)
Diversity Score15.6%(202)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(1,081)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(52)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other5.6%(67)
Diversity Score24.7%(292)
Diversity Score
25
+58%vs 2011
vs 16 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.2%
+8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.2%
+10.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
−6%vs 2011
vs 33.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.7%
−7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.9% in 2011
Female
48.0%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.1% in 2011
Foreign born
5.0%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Ranch, California?

Forest Ranch, California has about 1,184 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forest Ranch, California earns about $83,475 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 $287,600.

How educated are people in Forest Ranch, California?

About 43.2% 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 11.3% of people in Forest Ranch, California live below the federal poverty line.

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