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Loyalton

California · 740 residents · 0.356 sq mi
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Loyalton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,969. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 18% 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 $160,700. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
740
−14%since 2000
from 862 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,079 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 2,421 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+25%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6998229451K1K1990201020202024Loyalton
2024748
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,969
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,511
+119%since 2000
from $15,732 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,068
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
30.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+5%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(763)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(62)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.2%(156)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(563)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(127)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(8)
Diversity Score40.4%(299)
Diversity Score
40
+123%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Loyalton, California?

Loyalton, California has about 740 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Loyalton, California?

The typical household in Loyalton, California earns about $62,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Loyalton, California expensive?

In Loyalton, California, the median home is worth about $160,700, and the typical rent is about $1,068 a month.

How educated are people in Loyalton, California?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Loyalton, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Loyalton, California?

About 15.9% of people in Loyalton, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Loyalton, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Loyalton, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 212 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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