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French Gulch

California · 373 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 $44,808. Population has grown 47% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $104,600. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
373
+47%since 2000
from 254 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
30 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.3
+19%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1202223244265282000201020202024French Gulch
2024154
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,808
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,081
+85%since 2000
from $11,943 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,600
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2023
Median gross rent
$1,292
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $642 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
14.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−34%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(316)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(19)
Asian1.3%(5)
Other5.7%(21)
Diversity Score30.1%(112)
Diversity Score
30
+230%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+53%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−25.1 ptssince 2011
from 27.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.1%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−50.1 ptssince 2013
from 58.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in French Gulch, California?

French Gulch, California has about 373 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in French Gulch, California earns about $44,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is French Gulch, California expensive?

In French Gulch, California, the median home is worth about $104,600, and the typical rent is about $1,292 a month.

How educated are people in French Gulch, California?

About 16.0% 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 8.8% 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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