CensusEasy
CITY

Greenhorn

California · 243 residents · 6.711 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Greenhorn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,538. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $276,400. With a median age of 64.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
243
+66%since 2000
from 146 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
36 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
64.6
+50%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
891341802252702000201020202024Greenhorn
2024243
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,538
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,513 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,016
+53%since 2000
from $21,525 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
+13%since 2010
from 0.295 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food11.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$276,400
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
5.1% rent
Vacancy rate
26.6%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+113%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
RELATED:See current rent listings in Greenhorn on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(131)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(202)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.9%(41)
Diversity Score35.1%(85)
Diversity Score
35
+191%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+63%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+45.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
11.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
37.0%
−29.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−52.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2017
from 85.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Greenhorn

Pine Level
Pop 248
Fargo
Pop 263
Lexington
Pop 218
Westville
Pop 274
Places similar to Greenhorn
Head to head

Compare Greenhorn to nearby cities

GREENHORN VS
Susanville
Income$61,641−14%
Home value$235,500−15%
Population12,816+5174%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GREENHORN VS
Cold Springs
Income$93,732+31%
Home value$433,300+57%
Population11,321+4559%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GREENHORN VS
Paradise
Income$67,687−5%
Home value$416,000+51%
Population10,023+4025%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GREENHORN VS
Truckee
Income$130,462+82%
Home value$947,900+243%
Population17,278+7010%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenhorn, California?

Greenhorn, California has about 243 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenhorn, California?

The typical household in Greenhorn, California earns about $71,538 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenhorn, California expensive?

In Greenhorn, California, the median home is worth about $276,400.

How educated are people in Greenhorn, California?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Greenhorn, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenhorn, California?

About 7.0% of people in Greenhorn, California live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
California
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Greenhorn with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →

Greenhorn, California: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy