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Julian

California · 1,768 residents · 7.886 sq mi
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Julian has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,480. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $439,200. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,768
+9%since 2000
from 1,621 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
224 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 206 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.6
+17%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7891K1K2K2K1990201020202024Julian
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,480
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,681 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,781
+114%since 2000
from $18,132 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$439,200
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,389
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $775 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+52%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(1,261)
Black1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(325)
Asian1%(18)
Other3.4%(60)
Diversity Score49.9%(883)
Diversity Score
50
+127%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+10%since 2000
from 31.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.5%
−21.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Julian, California?

Julian, California has about 1,768 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Julian, California?

The typical household in Julian, California earns about $71,480 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 $439,200, and the typical rent is about $1,389 a month.

How educated are people in Julian, California?

About 28.4% 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 3.6% 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 439 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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