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Granite Bay

California · 21,247 residents · 21.548 sq mi
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Granite Bay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $170,504. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $821,200. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 117% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,247
+10%since 2000
from 19,388 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
986 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 900 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+22%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
19K20K21K23K24K2000201020202024Granite Bay
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$170,504
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,762 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$75,439
+64%since 2000
from $46,140 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$821,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,028
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,088 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
9.9% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+22%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(17,140)
Black0.6%(125)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(910)
Asian3.5%(671)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.2%(4,101)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(15,801)
Black0.9%(188)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(1,901)
Asian8.8%(1,870)
Other4%(845)
Diversity Score49.2%(10,448)
Diversity Score
49
+132%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+57%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Granite Bay, California?

Granite Bay, California has about 21,247 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Granite Bay, California?

The typical household in Granite Bay, California earns about $170,504 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Granite Bay, California expensive?

In Granite Bay, California, the median home is worth about $821,200, and the typical rent is about $2,028 a month.

How educated are people in Granite Bay, California?

About 56.7% of adults age 25 and over in Granite Bay, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Granite Bay, California?

About 3.5% of people in Granite Bay, California live below the federal poverty line.

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