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Glen Ellen

California · 784 residents · 2.1 sq mi
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Glen Ellen has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,961. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 208 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $676,900. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 29% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
784
−21%since 2000
from 992 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
373 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 472 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.4
+27%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4876738581K1K1990201020202024Glen Ellen
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,961
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,143 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,971
+6%since 2000
from $22,680 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$676,900
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,569
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $847 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.7%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
39.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
15.8
+127%since 2000
from 6.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score26.8%(266)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(656)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(67)
Asian1.9%(15)
Other5.4%(42)
Diversity Score36%(282)
Diversity Score
36
+34%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 45.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+2%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
52.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
38.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Ellen, California?

Glen Ellen, California has about 784 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glen Ellen, California earns about $42,961 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 $676,900, and the typical rent is about $1,569 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Ellen, California?

About 30.3% 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 6.1% 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 383 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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