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Lathrop

California · 18,023 residents · 19.826 sq mi
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Lathrop is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $68,226. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $289,800. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,023
+73%since 2000
from 10,445 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
909 / sq mi
+73%since 2000
from 527 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.5
+2%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K12K21K29K38K1990201020202024Lathrop
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,226
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,037 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,139
+32%since 2000
from $16,032 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,800
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,534
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $742 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
49.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+60%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(3,989)
Black4.4%(456)
Hispanic / Latino38.6%(4,031)
Asian12.8%(1,340)
Other0%
Diversity Score80.7%(8,427)
2010
White, non-Hispanic24.6%(4,430)
Black6.7%(1,214)
Hispanic / Latino42.6%(7,674)
Asian21.4%(3,863)
Other3.1%(561)
Diversity Score87.2%(15,713)
Diversity Score
87
+8%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 30.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
29.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lathrop, California?

Lathrop, California has about 18,023 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lathrop, California?

The typical household in Lathrop, California earns about $68,226 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lathrop, California expensive?

In Lathrop, California, the median home is worth about $289,800, and the typical rent is about $1,534 a month.

How educated are people in Lathrop, California?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lathrop, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lathrop, California?

About 8.3% of people in Lathrop, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lathrop, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Lathrop, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,182 residents, a change of about 163 percent over that period.

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

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