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Hydesville

California · 1,263 residents · 7.5 sq mi
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Hydesville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,827. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $481,100. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,263
+4%since 2000
from 1,209 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
168 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.4
+27%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9311K1K1K1K1990201020202024Hydesville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,827
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,411 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,508
+193%since 2000
from $18,629 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.5%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.549
+38%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$481,100
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$860
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $541 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
8.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−59.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+29%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(1,069)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(58)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(152)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74%(934)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(234)
Asian1.4%(18)
Other6.1%(77)
Diversity Score51.9%(655)
Diversity Score
52
+311%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+101%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.1%
−25.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Female
47.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−52.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2017
from 80.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hydesville, California?

Hydesville, California has about 1,263 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hydesville, California?

The typical household in Hydesville, California earns about $96,827 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hydesville, California expensive?

In Hydesville, California, the median home is worth about $481,100, and the typical rent is about $860 a month.

How educated are people in Hydesville, California?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hydesville, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hydesville, California?

About 17.0% of people in Hydesville, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hydesville, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Hydesville, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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