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French Gulch

California · 154 residents · 12.332 sq mi
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French Gulch has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,375. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 100 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 60.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 65% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
154
−39%since 2000
from 254 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
12 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.9
+31%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1202223244265282000201020202024French Gulch
2024154
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,375
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,575
+164%since 2000
from $11,943 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−24.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
+39%since 2010
from 0.352 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,125
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $642 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
36.0%
+29.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
58.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(230)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(7)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74%(114)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(7)
Diversity Score50.5%(78)
Diversity Score
51
+454%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+31%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.6%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.6%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 27.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.4%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.4%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
−15.4 ptssince 2012
from 36.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−55.0 ptssince 2013
from 58.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
+33.6 ptssince 2017
from 55.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.8%
−13.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in French Gulch, California?

French Gulch, California has about 154 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in French Gulch, California?

The typical household in French Gulch, California earns about $34,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is French Gulch, California expensive?

In French Gulch, California, the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in French Gulch, California?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in French Gulch, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in French Gulch, California?

About 0.0% of people in French Gulch, 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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