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Herlong

California · 237 residents · 1.668 sq mi
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Herlong has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has fallen 82% since 2019, a loss of 1,058 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Households here earn about 29% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
21% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
237
−82%since 2019
from 1,295 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
142 / sq mi
−82%since 2019
from 776 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+14%since 2019
from 35.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
625099561K2K201020202024Herlong
2024211
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $52,500 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,389
−30%since 2019
from $10,486 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 19.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 13.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$888
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $873 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
21.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
78.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic31.3%(405)
Black19.8%(256)
Hispanic / Latino37.8%(489)
Asian1.7%(22)
Other9.5%(123)
Diversity Score88.9%(1,151)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(186)
Black7.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(8)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other10.2%(24)
Diversity Score46%(109)
Diversity Score
46
−48%since 2019
from 89 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.1%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 75.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.6 min
+12%since 2019
from 10.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2019
from 63.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
10.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 13.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
86.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 89.2% in 2019
Female
13.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.8% in 2019
Foreign born
13.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2019
from 24.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Herlong, California?

Herlong, California has about 237 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Herlong, California?

The typical household in Herlong, California earns about $56,250 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 $888 a month.

How educated are people in Herlong, California?

About 3.1% 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 10.2% of people in Herlong, California live below the federal poverty line.

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