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Hydesville

California · 1,244 residents · 7.5 sq mi
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Hydesville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,521. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $485,700. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,244
+3%since 2000
from 1,209 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
166 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+7%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9311K1K1K1K1990201020202024Hydesville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,521
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,411 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,005
+88%since 2000
from $18,629 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing4.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$485,700
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $541 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
23.2% rent
Afford Score
8.7
+128%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(1,031)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(96)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other2.4%(30)
Diversity Score26.6%(331)
Diversity Score
27
+111%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+75%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hydesville, California?

Hydesville, California has about 1,244 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hydesville, California?

The typical household in Hydesville, California earns about $55,521 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 $485,700, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Hydesville, California?

About 14.4% 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 19.7% 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 25 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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