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Julian

California · 1,502 residents · 7.886 sq mi
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Julian is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,139. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $365,700. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,502
−7%since 2000
from 1,621 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
190 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 206 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.8
+18%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7891K1K2K2K1990201020202024Julian
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,139
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,681 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,965
+87%since 2000
from $18,132 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$365,700
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,270
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $775 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.9%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
28.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+20%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(1,410)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(131)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score22%(356)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(1,239)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino13%(195)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other1.8%(27)
Diversity Score34.8%(523)
Diversity Score
35
+58%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.8%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.3 min
+61%since 2000
from 31.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
17.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.5%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
46.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Julian, California?

Julian, California has about 1,502 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Julian, California?

The typical household in Julian, California earns about $75,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Julian, California expensive?

In Julian, California, the median home is worth about $365,700, and the typical rent is about $1,270 a month.

How educated are people in Julian, California?

About 48.8% of adults age 25 and over in Julian, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Julian, California?

About 3.1% of people in Julian, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Julian, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Julian, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 173 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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