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Herlong

California · 211 residents · 1.668 sq mi
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Herlong has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,875. Population has fallen 36% since 2023, a loss of 118 residents. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
211
−36%since 2023
from 329 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
126 / sq mi
−36%since 2023
from 197 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
31.4
+9%since 2023
from 28.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
625099561K2K201020202024Herlong
2024211
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,875
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,938 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,227
−3%since 2023
from $30,052 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
−8%since 2023
from 0.396 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,069
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,083 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
33.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(207)
Black5.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(40)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other19.5%(64)
Diversity Score68.6%(226)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(115)
Black8.5%(18)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(37)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other19%(40)
Diversity Score78.6%(166)
Diversity Score
79
+15%since 2023
from 69 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 96.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.6 min
−21%since 2023
from 10.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 82.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
3.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.2%
−13.0 ptssince 2023
from 32.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
Female
45.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Herlong, California?

Herlong, California has about 211 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Herlong, California?

The typical household in Herlong, California earns about $56,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Herlong, California expensive?

In Herlong, California, the typical rent is about $1,069 a month.

How educated are people in Herlong, California?

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

What is the poverty rate in Herlong, California?

About 19.9% of people in Herlong, 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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