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Hat Creek

California · 57 residents · 50.013 sq mi
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Population has fallen 35% since 2023, a loss of 31 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 78.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure.

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
Population, 2010 – 2024
32107183259334201020202024Hat Creek
202457
201020202024
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
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%
Owner cost-burdened
59.1%
+59.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(63)
Black2.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino25%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(1)
Diversity Score53%(47)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(35)
Black1.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino35.1%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(1)
Diversity Score62.4%(36)
Diversity Score
62
+18%since 2023
from 53 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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%
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%
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%
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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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