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Kirkwood

California · 190 residents · 4.359 sq mi
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Kirkwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,167. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 98% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $364,700. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 58% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
190
+98%since 2000
from 96 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
44 / sq mi
+98%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+107%since 2000
from 21.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
01122233354472000201020202024Kirkwood
2024218
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,167
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$35,079
+136%since 2000
from $14,853 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.9%
+73.9 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−37.0 ptssince 2000
from 47.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services11.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$364,700
−76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
32.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
67.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−86%since 2000
from 21.6 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(159)
Black3.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(7)
Asian2.6%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.7%(45)
Diversity Score
24
+27%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.7%
+26.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
53.6%
+30.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
12.8%
−62.7 ptssince 2010
from 75.5% in 2010
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2010
from 7.7% in 2010
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 16.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
88.4%
+33.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.9%
+42.4 ptssince 2010
from 22.4% in 2010
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2010
from 48.2% in 2010
Female
35.9%
−15.9 ptssince 2010
from 51.8% in 2010
Foreign born
27.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2010
from 18.2% in 2010
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kirkwood, California?

Kirkwood, California has about 190 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kirkwood, California?

The typical household in Kirkwood, California earns about $124,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kirkwood, California expensive?

In Kirkwood, California, the median home is worth about $364,700.

How educated are people in Kirkwood, California?

About 60.7% 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 10.9% of people in Kirkwood, California live below the federal poverty line.

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