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Glen Ellen

California · 1,078 residents · 2.1 sq mi
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Glen Ellen is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $202,097. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 73% 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 $1,371,400. With a median age of 59.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,078
+9%since 2000
from 992 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
513 / sq mi
+9%since 2009
from 471 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
59.3
+46%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4876738581K1K1990201020202024Glen Ellen
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141%(11)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.1%(12)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 341%(11)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.2%(67)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.6%(82)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6459.6%(643)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.7%(137)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.7%(115)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$202,097
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,143 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$223,150
+884%since 2000
from $22,680 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.1%
+61.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+35%since 2010
from 0.318 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance43.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical43.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information1.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,371,400
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,582
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $847 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.1%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
−61%since 2009
from 17.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
93
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-Hispanic84.8%(841)
Black1.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(84)
Asian1.1%(11)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(971)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(76)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(31)
Diversity Score
23
−25%since 2009
from 31 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
Mexican7.1%(76)
Ancestry
Irish31.6%(341)
English27.8%(300)
French8.2%(88)
German8%(86)
Scottish7.1%(76)
Russian1.8%(19)
American1.1%(12)
Polish0.9%(10)
Belgian0.7%(8)
Italian0.6%(7)
Swedish0.6%(7)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Welsh0.6%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest French population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.4%
+28.0 ptssince 2000
from 45.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.4%
+28.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
−37%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% 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
10.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
38.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 4.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−94.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2017
from 94.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married12.4%(82)
Married28.7%(190)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced58.9%(390)
Women 15+
Never married5.2%(21)
Married29.9%(121)
Widowed2.7%(11)
Divorced62.2%(252)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Ellen, California?

Glen Ellen, California has about 1,078 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glen Ellen, California?

The typical household in Glen Ellen, California earns about $202,097 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glen Ellen, California expensive?

In Glen Ellen, California, the median home is worth about $1,371,400, and the typical rent is about $1,582 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Ellen, California?

About 73.4% of adults age 25 and over in Glen Ellen, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glen Ellen, California?

About 26.0% of people in Glen Ellen, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glen Ellen, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Glen Ellen, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 89 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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