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Los Molinos

California · 2,098 residents · 2.174 sq mi
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Los Molinos has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,656. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $153,200. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,098
+7%since 2000
from 1,952 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
965 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 898 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+22%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Los Molinos
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,656
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,691 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,960
+65%since 2000
from $12,107 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,199
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
41.5% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+32%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(1,420)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(465)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.4%(926)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(1,283)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino29.4%(617)
Asian0.8%(17)
Other2.2%(47)
Diversity Score60%(1,258)
Diversity Score
60
+26%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.6 min
+227%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 47.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Molinos, California?

Los Molinos, California has about 2,098 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Los Molinos, California?

The typical household in Los Molinos, California earns about $42,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Los Molinos, California expensive?

In Los Molinos, California, the median home is worth about $153,200, and the typical rent is about $1,199 a month.

How educated are people in Los Molinos, California?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Los Molinos, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Los Molinos, California?

About 26.4% of people in Los Molinos, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Los Molinos, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Los Molinos, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 352 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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