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CITY · 2010 ACS

Los Ranchos

California · 1,477 residents · 2.889 sq mi
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Los Ranchos is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,256. Population has declined 6% since 2011. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $922,700. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 68% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
75% 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
1,477
−6%vs 2011
vs 1,578 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
511 / sq mi
−6%vs 2011
vs 546 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
51.9
−3%vs 2011
vs 53.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K201020202024Los Ranchos
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,256
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $99,028 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,794
+12%vs 2011
vs $59,646 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
69.3%
+9.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.505 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services15.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$922,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $886,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
62.6%
−21.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.3% in 2011
10.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.4%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+53.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.0
+1%vs 2011
vs 9.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(1,426)
Black0.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(33)
Asian1.5%(23)
Other5.3%(84)
Diversity Score22.5%(355)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,352)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(58)
Asian2.1%(31)
Other5.3%(79)
Diversity Score25.6%(379)
Diversity Score
26
+14%vs 2011
vs 22 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.6%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.4%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
−5%vs 2011
vs 19.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
19.1%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.1%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.5%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.2% in 2011
Female
52.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.8% in 2011
Foreign born
2.2%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.9%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Ranchos, California?

Los Ranchos, California has about 1,477 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Los Ranchos, California earns about $102,256 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Los Ranchos, California expensive?

In Los Ranchos, California, the median home is worth about $922,700.

How educated are people in Los Ranchos, California?

About 74.6% of adults age 25 and over in Los Ranchos, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Los Ranchos, California?

About 1.0% of people in Los Ranchos, California live below the federal poverty line.

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