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Harbison Canyon

California · 3,841 residents · 10.072 sq mi
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Harbison Canyon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,080. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $458,500. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,841
+5%since 2000
from 3,645 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
381 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 362 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+10%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Harbison Canyon
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,080
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,975 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,975
+42%since 2000
from $23,914 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services10%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$458,500
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $204,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$988
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $773 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−26.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.7
+59%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(3,057)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(390)
Asian1%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score28%(1,019)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(3,008)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(623)
Asian1.7%(64)
Other8.5%(327)
Diversity Score51.6%(1,983)
Diversity Score
52
+85%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.5%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harbison Canyon, California?

Harbison Canyon, California has about 3,841 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harbison Canyon, California?

The typical household in Harbison Canyon, California earns about $80,080 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harbison Canyon, California expensive?

In Harbison Canyon, California, the median home is worth about $458,500, and the typical rent is about $988 a month.

How educated are people in Harbison Canyon, California?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Harbison Canyon, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harbison Canyon, California?

About 5.4% of people in Harbison Canyon, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harbison Canyon, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Harbison Canyon, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,944 residents, a change of about 102 percent over that period.

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

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