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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

723
+10%since 2023
from 656 in 2023
2010 – 2024
340 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 309 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
45.8
+2%since 2023
from 45.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
502591680769858201020202024Loleta
2024723
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,086
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $58,438 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$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%
16.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$589,800
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $412,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$999
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $992 in 2023
US average: $1,442
34.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
65.1% rent
6.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
32.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
49.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
14.7
+109%since 2023
from 7.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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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)
Diversity Score38.4%(252)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(562)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.5%(134)
Diversity Score45%(325)
45
+17%since 2023
from 38 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
5.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.7 min
+7%since 2023
from 30.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
73.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 73.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
21.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
49.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
48.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
35.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

42.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
57.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
1.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
12.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
32.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
93.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 96.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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