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Loleta

California · 828 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 $38,807. Population has grown 31% since 2019. Median home value is $313,600. Households here earn about 51% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% 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
828
+31%since 2019
from 632 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
390 / sq mi
+31%since 2019
from 298 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+49%since 2019
from 27.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
502591680769858201020202024Loleta
2024723
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,807
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $39,100 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,221
+4%since 2019
from $39,781 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 22.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2019
from 16.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$313,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $263,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$845
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $791 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 54.2% in 2019
51.2% rent
Afford Score
8.1
+20%since 2019
from 6.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(495)
Black4.1%(26)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(74)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other5.5%(35)
Diversity Score46%(291)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(597)
Black1.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(151)
Asian1.2%(10)
Other7.2%(59)
Diversity Score55.6%(460)
Diversity Score
56
+21%since 2019
from 46 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 33.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 94.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
−2%since 2019
from 19.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 75.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 14.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 15.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2019
from 72.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 34.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 46.8% in 2019
Female
53.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 53.2% in 2019
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Loleta, California?

Loleta, California has about 828 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Loleta, California?

The typical household in Loleta, California earns about $38,807 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 $313,600, and the typical rent is about $845 a month.

How educated are people in Loleta, California?

About 39.8% 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 9.2% of people in Loleta, California live below the federal poverty line.

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