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Fort Jones

California · 695 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 $29,866. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $173,500. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
695
+5%since 2000
from 660 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,154 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,096 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
−3%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4926247578901K1990201020202024Fort Jones
2024562
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,866
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,052
+31%since 2000
from $15,301 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$968
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
47.0% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+54%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(461)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(92)
Asian1.3%(9)
Other6.6%(46)
Diversity Score50.4%(351)
Diversity Score
50
+155%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.6%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 16.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.2%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Jones, California?

Fort Jones, California has about 695 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Jones, California earns about $29,866 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 $173,500, and the typical rent is about $968 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Jones, California?

About 10.0% 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 23.4% 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 26 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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