CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Greenhorn

California · 247 residents · 6.711 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Greenhorn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,955. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $197,800. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 64% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
247
+69%since 2000
from 146 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
37 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+8%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
891341802252702000201020202024Greenhorn
2024243
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,955
−64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,513 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,051
+2%since 2000
from $21,525 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food10.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,800
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−24.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
38.9% rent
Afford Score
7.1
+290%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(207)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(22)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other5%(12)
Diversity Score33.1%(82)
Diversity Score
33
+175%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+35%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Female
45.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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+121%
Home value$235,500+19%
Population12,816+5174%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GREENHORN VS
Cold Springs
Income$93,732+235%
Home value$433,300+119%
Population11,321+4559%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GREENHORN VS
Paradise
Income$67,687+142%
Home value$416,000+110%
Population10,023+4025%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GREENHORN VS
Truckee
Income$130,462+367%
Home value$947,900+379%
Population17,278+7010%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenhorn, California?

Greenhorn, California has about 247 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenhorn, California?

The typical household in Greenhorn, California earns about $27,955 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 $197,800.

How educated are people in Greenhorn, California?

About 21.4% 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 12.4% 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 →