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Fruitdale

California · 986 residents · 0.267 sq mi
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Fruitdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $182,889. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,581,200. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 85% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
986
+10%since 2000
from 895 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
3,693 / sq mi
+31%since 2009
from 2,816 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
−6%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
6928731K1K1K2000201020202024Fruitdale
2024986
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56%(59)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.7%(36)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.9%(19)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193%(30)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2421.1%(208)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.3%(121)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4419.2%(189)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546%(59)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.9%(137)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.9%(88)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.1%(40)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$182,889
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,601
+97%since 2000
from $30,724 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.3%
+27.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.296
−43%since 2010
from 0.520 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Information2.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,581,200
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,746
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,063 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
66.1%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.6
−5%since 2009
from 9.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
91
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(617)
Black1.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(150)
Asian4.9%(44)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.5%(508)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29.1%(287)
Asian17%(168)
Other2.3%(23)
Diversity Score
78
+105%since 2009
from 38 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican24.8%(245)
Cuban1.5%(15)
Honduran1.4%(14)
Spaniard1.3%(13)
Asian origin
Chinese8.8%(87)
Vietnamese7.4%(73)
Filipino0.8%(8)
Ancestry
German25.1%(247)
English20.9%(206)
American9.8%(97)
Italian8.7%(86)
Swedish4.8%(47)
Irish3.1%(31)
Polish3.1%(31)
French2.9%(29)
Dutch2.8%(28)
Austrian1.6%(16)
Ukrainian1%(10)
Lithuanian0.9%(9)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Portuguese0.8%(8)
Scottish0.8%(8)
Danish0.7%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Chinese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.3%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+1%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.2%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 94.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.4%
+37.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.8%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 10.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2017
from 82.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2016
from 68.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 11.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married58.6%(232)
Married25%(99)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced16.4%(65)
Women 15+
Never married58.8%(280)
Married18.1%(86)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced23.1%(110)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fruitdale, California?

Fruitdale, California has about 986 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fruitdale, California?

The typical household in Fruitdale, California earns about $182,889 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fruitdale, California expensive?

In Fruitdale, California, the median home is worth about $1,581,200, and the typical rent is about $2,746 a month.

How educated are people in Fruitdale, California?

About 60.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fruitdale, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fruitdale, California?

About 9.7% of people in Fruitdale, 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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