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Guerneville

California · 4,100 residents · 9.709 sq mi
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Guerneville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,281. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $600,600. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,100
+68%since 2000
from 2,441 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
422 / sq mi
+68%since 2000
from 251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.7
+25%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Guerneville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,281
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,266 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,192
+168%since 2000
from $22,793 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.1%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.489 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$600,600
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $220,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,579
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $729 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
33.4% rent
Vacancy rate
29.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
+25%since 2000
from 5.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(1,958)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(355)
Asian0.6%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.6%(844)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(2,970)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(732)
Asian1.4%(56)
Other8.2%(336)
Diversity Score54.6%(2,237)
Diversity Score
55
+58%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+42%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.4%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.5%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2012
from 18.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2017
from 83.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Guerneville, California?

Guerneville, California has about 4,100 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Guerneville, California?

The typical household in Guerneville, California earns about $81,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Guerneville, California expensive?

In Guerneville, California, the median home is worth about $600,600, and the typical rent is about $1,579 a month.

How educated are people in Guerneville, California?

About 43.6% of adults age 25 and over in Guerneville, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Guerneville, California?

About 10.0% of people in Guerneville, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Guerneville, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Guerneville, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,298 residents, a change of about 128 percent over that period.

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