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Harbison Canyon

California · 4,048 residents · 10.072 sq mi
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Harbison Canyon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,103. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $515,000. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,048
+11%since 2000
from 3,645 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
402 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 362 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+18%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Harbison Canyon
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,103
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,975 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,095
+76%since 2000
from $23,914 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$515,000
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $204,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,898
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $773 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
12.0% rent
Afford Score
6.3
+77%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(2,838)
Black0.9%(35)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(829)
Asian1.7%(68)
Other4.6%(186)
Diversity Score54.9%(2,220)
Diversity Score
55
+96%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harbison Canyon, California?

Harbison Canyon, California has about 4,048 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harbison Canyon, California earns about $81,103 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 $515,000, and the typical rent is about $1,898 a month.

How educated are people in Harbison Canyon, California?

About 28.9% 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 7.7% 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 2,151 residents, a change of about 113 percent over that period.

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