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Fort Jones

California · 839 residents · 0.602 sq mi
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Fort Jones has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,417. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $219,400. Households here earn about 48% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 113%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
839
+27%since 2000
from 660 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,394 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 1,096 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
−9%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4926247578901K1990201020202024Fort Jones
2024562
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,417
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,844
+30%since 2000
from $15,301 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,400
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
40.1% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.0
+85%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(560)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.7%(130)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(602)
Black3.7%(31)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(103)
Asian1%(8)
Other7.3%(61)
Diversity Score52.2%(438)
Diversity Score
52
+164%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.6%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.9%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Jones, California?

Fort Jones, California has about 839 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Jones, California earns about $31,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Jones, California expensive?

In Fort Jones, California, the median home is worth about $219,400, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Jones, California?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Jones, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Jones, California?

About 17.7% of people in Fort Jones, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Jones, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Jones, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 170 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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