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Kirkwood

California · 218 residents · 4.359 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 122 residents. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $783,300. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $783,300, the poverty rate sits 136% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
218
+127%since 2000
from 96 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
50 / sq mi
+127%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.3
+146%since 2000
from 21.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
01122233354472000201020202024Kirkwood
2024218
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$63,863
+330%since 2000
from $14,853 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+43.3 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.4%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 47.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
+563%since 2010
from 0.073 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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

Median home value
$783,300
−57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.3%
+57.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
91.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
77.3%
+77.3 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2010
from 21.4% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(5)
Asian2.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.6%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(130)
Black7.8%(17)
Hispanic / Latino32.6%(71)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score66.5%(145)
Diversity Score
67
+257%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.9%
+43.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
50.3%
+27.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
39.0%
−36.5 ptssince 2010
from 75.5% in 2010
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
51.2%
+26.7 ptssince 2010
from 24.5% in 2010
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2010
from 7.7% in 2010
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2011
from 16.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
38.2%
+38.2 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.0%
+42.6 ptssince 2010
from 22.4% in 2010
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
76.6%
+28.4 ptssince 2010
from 48.2% in 2010
Female
23.4%
−28.4 ptssince 2010
from 51.8% in 2010
Foreign born
27.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2010
from 18.2% in 2010
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−14.1 ptssince 2010
from 22.7% in 2010
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2012
from 3.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+30.8 ptssince 2017
from 69.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2016
from 73.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2016
from 14.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kirkwood, California?

Kirkwood, California has about 218 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Kirkwood, California expensive?

In Kirkwood, California, the median home is worth about $783,300.

How educated are people in Kirkwood, California?

About 77.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kirkwood, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kirkwood, California?

About 29.4% of people in Kirkwood, California live below the federal poverty line.

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