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Hat Creek

California · 57 residents · 50.0 sq mi
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With 57 people, Hat Creek is a city in California. The median age is 78.3, about 39 years above the US median. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. The poverty rate is 34.0%, above the 12.5% national rate. People stay put here: 68% were in the same home a year ago.

At a glance
Older
median age 78.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57
−35%since 2023
from 88 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1 / sq mi
−35%since 2023
from 2 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
78.3
+16%since 2023
from 67.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
50.0 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
32107183259334201020202024Hat Creek
202457
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.8%(5)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.8%(5)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5428.1%(16)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8454.4%(31)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,616
−50%since 2023
from $45,361 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
−23.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.0%
+34.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.243
+55%since 2023
from 0.157 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services68.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
74.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.14 people
+9%since 2023
from 1.97 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
59.1%
+59.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(63)
Black2.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino25%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(1)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(35)
Black1.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino35.1%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(1)
Diversity Score
62
+18%since 2023
from 53 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican33.3%(19)
Guatemalan1.8%(1)
Ancestry
German1.8%(1)
Italian1.8%(1)
Norwegian1.8%(1)
Scottish1.8%(1)
Nigerian1.8%(1)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
68.4%
+68.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.8%
−27.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.5%
−32.3 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.1%
+26.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
Self-employed
15.8%
−27.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.8%
−27.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
78.9%
+25.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
Female
21.1%
−25.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
86.0%
+32.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
68.4%
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
93.0%
+36.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married13.3%(6)
Married22.2%(10)
Widowed28.9%(13)
Divorced35.6%(16)
Women 15+
Never married25%(3)
Married75%(9)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
43.9%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
45.6%
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
54.4%
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
50.9%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
71.9%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
82.5%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hat Creek, California?

Hat Creek, California has about 57 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Hat Creek, California?

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

What is the poverty rate in Hat Creek, California?

About 34.0% of people in Hat Creek, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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