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Huron

California · 6,206 residents · 1.661 sq mi
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Huron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,429. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,100. At a median age of 28.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 60% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,206
−2%since 2000
from 6,306 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,736 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 3,797 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.3
+20%since 2000
from 23.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Huron
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,429
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,609 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,114
+39%since 2000
from $9,425 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 39.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing63.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction63.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,100
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
28.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.0% in 2000
71.3% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+67%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1%(65)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino98.3%(6,197)
Asian0.4%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(230)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(153)
Black0.5%(29)
Hispanic / Latino95.7%(5,937)
Asian0.8%(47)
Other1.8%(109)
Diversity Score13%(805)
Diversity Score
13
+255%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
27.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+56%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.1%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
56.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.3%
−42.7 ptssince 2013
from 64.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huron, California?

Huron, California has about 6,206 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Huron, California?

The typical household in Huron, California earns about $31,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Huron, California expensive?

In Huron, California, the median home is worth about $161,100, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Huron, California?

About 1.0% of adults age 25 and over in Huron, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Huron, California?

About 41.3% of people in Huron, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Huron, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Huron, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,440 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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