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Forest Ranch

California · 1,304 residents · 13.934 sq mi
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Forest Ranch is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $174,090. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2019. Median home value is $545,500. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 121% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,304
+69%since 2019
from 772 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
94 / sq mi
+69%since 2019
from 55 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.8
−16%since 2019
from 61.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3948251K2K2K201020202024Forest Ranch
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$174,090
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$111,388
−15%since 2019
from $130,896 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
86.1%
+29.5 ptssince 2019
from 56.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade36.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information20.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$545,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $560,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
10.1% rent
Afford Score
3.1
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic78%(602)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(121)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(49)
Diversity Score45.4%(351)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(1,057)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(108)
Asian1.2%(16)
Other5.8%(76)
Diversity Score36.4%(475)
Diversity Score
36
−20%since 2019
from 45 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 32.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 85.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
−31%since 2019
from 37.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2019
from 62.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 12.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2019
from 67.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.2%
−15.0 ptssince 2019
from 64.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.2% in 2019
Female
41.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.8% in 2019
Foreign born
9.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Ranch, California?

Forest Ranch, California has about 1,304 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forest Ranch, California earns about $174,090 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 $545,500.

How educated are people in Forest Ranch, California?

About 33.5% 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 4.5% of people in Forest Ranch, California live below the federal poverty line.

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