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CITY · 2010 ACS

Loleta

California · 783 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 $33,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $275,000. Households here earn about 45% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
783
+11%vs 2011
vs 705 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
369 / sq mi
+11%vs 2011
vs 332 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
−21%vs 2011
vs 46.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
502591680769858201020202024Loleta
2024723
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $35,833 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,570
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $21,498 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
−6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.449 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$275,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $263,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $688 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.0%
−16.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.0% in 2011
43.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
+20.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.1
+11%vs 2011
vs 7.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(610)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(27)
Asian3.3%(23)
Other6.4%(45)
Diversity Score30.6%(216)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(618)
Black0.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(114)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other5.8%(45)
Diversity Score45.2%(354)
Diversity Score
45
+48%vs 2011
vs 31 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 98.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+7%vs 2011
vs 16.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.3%
−5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.3% in 2011
Female
46.7%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.7% in 2011
Foreign born
4.5%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Loleta, California?

Loleta, California has about 783 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Loleta, California?

The typical household in Loleta, California earns about $33,750 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 $275,000, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Loleta, California?

About 20.1% 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 17.4% of people in Loleta, California live below the federal poverty line.

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