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Granite Hills

California · 3,267 residents · 2.793 sq mi
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Granite Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,902. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $711,400. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 55% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,267
+1%since 2000
from 3,246 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,170 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,162 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+12%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Granite Hills
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,902
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,269 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,834
+54%since 2000
from $29,153 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$711,400
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,250
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,278 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
11.0% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+47%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(2,859)
Black1.4%(47)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(236)
Asian0.9%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.7%(738)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(2,309)
Black1.1%(36)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(633)
Asian2.5%(82)
Other5.6%(182)
Diversity Score56.3%(1,841)
Diversity Score
56
+148%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.7%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Granite Hills, California?

Granite Hills, California has about 3,267 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Granite Hills, California earns about $121,902 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Granite Hills, California expensive?

In Granite Hills, California, the median home is worth about $711,400, and the typical rent is about $2,250 a month.

How educated are people in Granite Hills, California?

About 32.0% of adults age 25 and over in Granite Hills, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Granite Hills, California?

About 9.0% of people in Granite Hills, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Granite Hills, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Granite Hills, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 110 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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