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Laton

California · 1,824 residents · 2.527 sq mi
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Laton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,515. Population has grown 48% since 2000. 15% 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 $190,000. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,824
+48%since 2000
from 1,236 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
722 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 489 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
29.4
+9%since 2000
from 26.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9201K2K2K2K1990201020202024Laton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,515
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,408 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,581
+71%since 2000
from $9,702 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction17.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,000
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.0%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+69%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.1%(347)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino68.9%(851)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score53%(655)
2010
White, non-Hispanic22.4%(409)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino76.4%(1,393)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.5%(811)
Diversity Score
44
−16%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+119%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
5.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.1%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
18.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laton, California?

Laton, California has about 1,824 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laton, California?

The typical household in Laton, California earns about $50,515 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laton, California expensive?

In Laton, California, the median home is worth about $190,000, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Laton, California?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Laton, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laton, California?

About 7.7% of people in Laton, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laton, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Laton, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 487 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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