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Fort Dick

California · 1,365 residents · 3.217 sq mi
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Fort Dick has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,610. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $307,400. With a median age of 59.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,365
+1%since 2023
from 1,349 in 2023
2015 – 2024
Population density
424 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 419 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
59.9
+14%since 2023
from 52.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2015 – 2024
5107439771K1K201520202024Fort Dick
20241K
201520202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,610
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $76,204 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2015 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,590
−13%since 2023
from $33,907 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.281
−10%since 2023
from 0.313 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$307,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $287,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2015 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.5% in 2023
2.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+15%since 2023
from 3.8 in 2023
2015 – 2024
Gentrification Score
14
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(992)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(131)
Asian7.4%(100)
Other9.3%(126)
Diversity Score54.4%(735)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(869)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(124)
Asian7.5%(102)
Other19.8%(270)
Diversity Score67.7%(924)
Diversity Score
68
+24%since 2023
from 54 in 2023
2015 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 79.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.4 min
+7%since 2023
from 11.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.9%
−18.7 ptssince 2023
from 72.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
27.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% 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
13.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2023
from 35.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
Female
57.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 27.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Dick, California?

Fort Dick, California has about 1,365 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Dick, California?

The typical household in Fort Dick, California earns about $70,610 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Dick, California expensive?

In Fort Dick, California, the median home is worth about $307,400.

How educated are people in Fort Dick, California?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Dick, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Dick, California?

About 15.6% of people in Fort Dick, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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