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Le Grand

California · 1,592 residents · 1.14 sq mi
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Le Grand has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,241. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 10% 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 $151,900. Households here earn about 37% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,592
−10%since 2000
from 1,760 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,396 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,544 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+39%since 2000
from 25.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Le Grand
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,241
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,894 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,344
+105%since 2000
from $10,389 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction25.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$807
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
35.6% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+11%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.7%(329)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino78.8%(1,387)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score40%(705)
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.4%(213)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino83.5%(1,330)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0.9%(15)
Diversity Score33.3%(530)
Diversity Score
33
−17%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
58.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 43.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 20.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.5%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
30.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−63.3 ptssince 2013
from 74.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Le Grand, California?

Le Grand, California has about 1,592 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Le Grand, California?

The typical household in Le Grand, California earns about $49,241 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Le Grand, California expensive?

In Le Grand, California, the median home is worth about $151,900, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Le Grand, California?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Le Grand, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Le Grand, California?

About 14.8% of people in Le Grand, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Le Grand, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Le Grand, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 441 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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