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Laton

California · 1,622 residents · 2.527 sq mi
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Laton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,598. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $134,600. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,622
+31%since 2000
from 1,236 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
642 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 489 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.9
+22%since 2000
from 26.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9201K2K2K2K1990201020202024Laton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,598
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,408 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,024
+106%since 2000
from $9,702 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction30.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.2%(377)
Black1.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino73.6%(1,194)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other1%(16)
Diversity Score49.6%(805)
Diversity Score
50
−6%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
57.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 50.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+71%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.8%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.0%
−52.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
24.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laton, California?

Laton, California has about 1,622 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laton, California?

The typical household in Laton, California earns about $48,598 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 $134,600, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Laton, California?

About 2.1% 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 14.6% 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 285 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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