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Kelly Ridge

California · 2,825 residents · 1.951 sq mi
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Kelly Ridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,631. Population has declined 6% since 2023. Median home value is $277,600. With a median age of 61.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,825
−6%since 2023
from 3,010 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,448 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 1,543 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
61.7
+5%since 2023
from 58.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K201020202024Kelly Ridge
20243K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.1%(58)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.1%(30)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.2%(119)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.4%(95)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.9%(109)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.1%(116)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.1%(200)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.5%(326)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.3%(516)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7427.6%(779)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8413.2%(372)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.7%(105)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,631
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $56,230 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,627
+4%since 2023
from $39,865 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
+5%since 2023
from 0.469 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$277,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $266,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,505
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,250 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 91.3% in 2023
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+7%since 2023
from 4.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
26
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(2,213)
Black5.9%(177)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(327)
Asian2.4%(72)
Other7.3%(221)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(2,036)
Black6%(170)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(355)
Asian2.4%(69)
Other6.9%(195)
Diversity Score
57
+4%since 2023
from 55 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican10.8%(306)
Puerto Rican0.7%(21)
Nicaraguan0.5%(15)
Asian origin
Filipino2.1%(58)
Vietnamese0.4%(11)
Ancestry
English22%(622)
Irish12.9%(365)
German12.2%(346)
Italian7.7%(217)
American6.5%(184)
Scotch-Irish3.2%(89)
Polish3%(85)
Danish2.7%(75)
West Indian2.1%(60)
French1.8%(52)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.8%(52)
Dutch1.8%(51)
Norwegian1.5%(43)
Jamaican1.2%(33)
Greek1.1%(30)
Portuguese1.1%(30)
Arab0.7%(21)
Lebanese0.7%(21)
Russian0.7%(20)
Czech0.6%(17)
Welsh0.6%(17)
Austrian0.4%(11)
Lithuanian0.3%(9)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
−1%since 2023
from 25.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 74.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
Female
44.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
Foreign born
6.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.9%(316)
Married55.7%(840)
Widowed6.8%(103)
Divorced16.6%(250)
Women 15+
Never married13.3%(147)
Married59.1%(655)
Widowed11.5%(128)
Divorced16.1%(179)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kelly Ridge, California?

Kelly Ridge, California has about 2,825 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kelly Ridge, California?

The typical household in Kelly Ridge, California earns about $54,631 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kelly Ridge, California expensive?

In Kelly Ridge, California, the median home is worth about $277,600, and the typical rent is about $2,505 a month.

How educated are people in Kelly Ridge, California?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in Kelly Ridge, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kelly Ridge, California?

About 12.3% of people in Kelly Ridge, 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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