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Jacumba

California · 740 residents · 6.122 sq mi
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Population has fallen 16% since 2023, a loss of 140 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 62.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 46.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 62.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
21% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
740
−16%since 2023
from 880 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
121 / sq mi
−16%since 2023
from 144 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
62.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 62.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
0240480720960201020202024Jacumba
2024740
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,673
−18%since 2023
from $22,673 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 36.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+11%since 2023
from 0.385 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
21.1%
−16.6 ptssince 2023
from 37.6% in 2023
78.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2023
from 80.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 40.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic32%(282)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino58.4%(514)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.5%(84)
Diversity Score68.4%(602)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.4%(188)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino63%(466)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.6%(86)
Diversity Score65.7%(486)
Diversity Score
66
−4%since 2023
from 68 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
69.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
Female
52.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
31.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
44.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 38.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 73.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 79.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jacumba, California?

Jacumba, California has about 740 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Jacumba, California?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jacumba, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jacumba, California?

About 46.6% of people in Jacumba, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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