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Furnace Creek

California · 73 residents · 31.462 sq mi
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Furnace Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,917. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 42 residents. Median home value is $9,999. The poverty rate of 38.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73
+135%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2 / sq mi
+135%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
−22%since 2000
from 46.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
8571061542032000201020202024Furnace Creek
202473
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,917
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,478
+71%since 2000
from $14,929 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.4%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.292
−8%since 2010
from 0.319 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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 home value
$9,999
−82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
27.5%
−65.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
72.5% rent
Vacancy rate
40.7%
+40.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.2
−83%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27.4%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.4%(12)
Diversity Score72.8%(53)
Diversity Score
73
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+25.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
86.0%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 93.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
6.6%
−64.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
Female
61.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
31.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2017
from 16.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2016
from 85.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2016
from 12.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Furnace Creek, California?

Furnace Creek, California has about 73 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Furnace Creek, California?

The typical household in Furnace Creek, California earns about $47,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Furnace Creek, California expensive?

In Furnace Creek, California, the median home is worth about $9,999.

How educated are people in Furnace Creek, California?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Furnace Creek, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Furnace Creek, California?

About 38.4% of people in Furnace Creek, California live below the federal poverty line.

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