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Hat Creek

California · 309 residents · 50.013 sq mi
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Hat Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,489. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2011. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $424,500. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
309
+69%vs 2011
vs 183 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
6 / sq mi
+69%vs 2011
vs 4 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
51.9
−11%vs 2011
vs 58.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
32107183259334201020202024Hat Creek
202457
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,489
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $55,536 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$36,177
−7%vs 2011
vs $38,961 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
−7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
−10%vs 2011
vs 0.422 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services22.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$424,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $391,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2020
Owner-occupied
29.3%
−35.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.7% in 2011
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
44.9%
−16.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−12.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
+27.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.7
+53%vs 2011
vs 7.0 in 2011
2010 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic76%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.7%(84)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(230)
Black1.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(20)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.3%(72)
Diversity Score
23
−49%vs 2011
vs 46 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
+12.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
62.1%
−7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
37.9%
+14.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.8%
+5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.0% in 2011
Female
43.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.0% in 2011
Foreign born
14.4%
−10.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
40.8%
+17.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hat Creek, California?

Hat Creek, California has about 309 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hat Creek, California?

The typical household in Hat Creek, California earns about $39,489 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hat Creek, California expensive?

In Hat Creek, California, the median home is worth about $424,500.

How educated are people in Hat Creek, California?

About 11.7% 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 13.4% of people in Hat Creek, California live below the federal poverty line.

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