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Loleta

California · 723 residents · 2.124 sq mi
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Loleta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,086. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $589,800. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 60% less than the California median. Despite a median home value of $589,800, the poverty rate sits 29% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
723
+10%since 2023
from 656 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
340 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 309 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.8
+2%since 2023
from 45.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
502591680769858201020202024Loleta
2024723
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.3%(38)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.1%(15)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.8%(35)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.2%(45)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.3%(31)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.2%(88)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.8%(107)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.8%(78)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.1%(138)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.4%(104)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.4%(39)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.7%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,086
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $58,438 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,702
−1%since 2023
from $31,950 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 35.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
+22%since 2023
from 0.393 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Information1.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$589,800
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $412,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$999
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $992 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
65.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.7
+109%since 2023
from 7.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
54
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(539)
Black4.3%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.7%(83)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(562)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.5%(134)
Diversity Score
45
+17%since 2023
from 38 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German16.2%(117)
English12.3%(89)
Irish11.5%(83)
Swiss6.6%(48)
Italian6.5%(47)
American4.7%(34)
Portuguese4.3%(31)
Danish2.2%(16)
Czech1.4%(10)
Scottish1.1%(8)
Canadian0.8%(6)
French0.8%(6)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian0.8%(6)
Greek0.7%(5)
Arab0.4%(3)
Lebanese0.4%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Swiss population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+7%since 2023
from 30.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 73.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
48.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
Female
57.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
Foreign born
1.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 96.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.9%(82)
Married44.2%(121)
Widowed10.2%(28)
Divorced15.7%(43)
Women 15+
Never married56.2%(203)
Married30.5%(110)
Widowed7.8%(28)
Divorced5.5%(20)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Loleta, California?

Loleta, California has about 723 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Loleta, California?

The typical household in Loleta, California earns about $40,086 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Loleta, California expensive?

In Loleta, California, the median home is worth about $589,800, and the typical rent is about $999 a month.

How educated are people in Loleta, California?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Loleta, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Loleta, California?

About 16.1% of people in Loleta, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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