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Hidden Meadows

California · 3,524 residents · 6.587 sq mi
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Hidden Meadows is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $851,100. With a median age of 61.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,524
+2%since 2000
from 3,463 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
535 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 526 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.2
+9%since 2000
from 56.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Hidden Meadows
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,125
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,545 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,135
+138%since 2000
from $33,274 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+11%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$851,100
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,736
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,045 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
8.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−88.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
+49%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(3,098)
Black0.9%(31)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(203)
Asian1.7%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.2%(699)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(2,462)
Black5%(176)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(510)
Asian3%(104)
Other7.7%(272)
Diversity Score60.2%(2,122)
Diversity Score
60
+198%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.5%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 46.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.6%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
24.4%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2012
from 10.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−96.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2017
from 95.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hidden Meadows, California?

Hidden Meadows, California has about 3,524 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hidden Meadows, California?

The typical household in Hidden Meadows, California earns about $123,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hidden Meadows, California expensive?

In Hidden Meadows, California, the median home is worth about $851,100, and the typical rent is about $2,736 a month.

How educated are people in Hidden Meadows, California?

About 52.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hidden Meadows, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hidden Meadows, California?

About 8.0% of people in Hidden Meadows, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hidden Meadows, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Hidden Meadows, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,204 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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