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Janesville

California · 2,461 residents · 33.814 sq mi
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Janesville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,448. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 75% since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $259,400. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,461
+75%since 2019
from 1,409 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
73 / sq mi
+75%since 2019
from 42 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+17%since 2019
from 38.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K201020202024Janesville
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,448
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $71,346 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,894
+15%since 2019
from $31,973 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$259,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $286,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,155
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,254 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.3%
+18.8 ptssince 2019
from 63.4% in 2019
17.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
−12%since 2019
from 4.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(1,211)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(51)
Asian0.9%(13)
Other9.4%(132)
Diversity Score31.4%(442)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(1,977)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(243)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other6.9%(170)
Diversity Score38.9%(958)
Diversity Score
39
+24%since 2019
from 31 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 15.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2019
from 93.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+22%since 2019
from 18.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 90.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 9.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 55.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 34.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 46.0% in 2019
Female
50.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 54.0% in 2019
Foreign born
10.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 0.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Janesville, California?

Janesville, California has about 2,461 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Janesville, California?

The typical household in Janesville, California earns about $73,448 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Janesville, California expensive?

In Janesville, California, the median home is worth about $259,400, and the typical rent is about $1,155 a month.

How educated are people in Janesville, California?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Janesville, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Janesville, California?

About 6.4% of people in Janesville, California live below the federal poverty line.

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