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Lathrop

California · 28,701 residents · 19.826 sq mi
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Lathrop is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,179. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 18,256 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $385,900. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,701
+175%since 2000
from 10,445 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,448 / sq mi
+175%since 2000
from 527 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
+13%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K12K21K29K38K1990201020202024Lathrop
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,179
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,037 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,449
+65%since 2000
from $16,032 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$385,900
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,751
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $742 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+62%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.9%(4,850)
Black7.2%(2,054)
Hispanic / Latino39.7%(11,389)
Asian29.7%(8,538)
Other4.6%(1,313)
Diversity Score88.4%(25,365)
Diversity Score
88
+10%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 30.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
32.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lathrop, California?

Lathrop, California has about 28,701 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lathrop, California?

The typical household in Lathrop, California earns about $90,179 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 $385,900, and the typical rent is about $1,751 a month.

How educated are people in Lathrop, California?

About 18.8% 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 11.5% 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 21,860 residents, a change of about 320 percent over that period.

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

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