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Los Ranchos

California · 1,516 residents · 2.889 sq mi
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Los Ranchos is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $198,056. Population has declined 8% since 2019. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $1,044,200. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 152% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% 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
1,516
−8%since 2019
from 1,639 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
525 / sq mi
−8%since 2019
from 567 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
53.6
−2%since 2019
from 54.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K201020202024Los Ranchos
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$198,056
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $180,875 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$88,148
+7%since 2019
from $82,077 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
85.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 81.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,044,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $992,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 94.6% in 2019
10.2% rent
Afford Score
5.3
−4%since 2019
from 5.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(1,240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18%(295)
Asian2.9%(47)
Other3.5%(57)
Diversity Score49.1%(806)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(1,268)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(125)
Asian2.5%(38)
Other3.2%(48)
Diversity Score32%(485)
Diversity Score
32
−35%since 2019
from 49 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 71.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 99.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 27.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
−5%since 2019
from 18.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 76.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 55.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 65.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 37.3% in 2019
Female
58.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 62.7% in 2019
Foreign born
9.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 12.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Ranchos, California?

Los Ranchos, California has about 1,516 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Los Ranchos, California earns about $198,056 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 $1,044,200.

How educated are people in Los Ranchos, California?

About 73.4% 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 0.4% of people in Los Ranchos, California live below the federal poverty line.

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