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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Magalia

California · 8,987 residents · 14.021 sq mi
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Magalia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,401. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $98,800. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 32% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,987
−15%vs 2000
vs 10,569 in 2000
1990 – 2024
641 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 754 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
55.3
+19%vs 2000
vs 46.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K8K10K12K13K1990201020202024Magalia
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,401
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,337 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,787
−30%vs 2000
vs $16,904 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.9%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$98,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $95,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$558
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $673 in 2000
US average: $450
87.7%
+5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.4% in 2000
12.3% rent
4.0
+37%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(9,611)
Black0.4%(39)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(516)
Asian0.6%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.2%(1,505)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(8,823)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(297)
Asian0.7%(61)
Other1.1%(103)
Diversity Score12%(1,075)
12
−16%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.7%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.2 min
+38%vs 2000
vs 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Magalia, California?

Magalia, California has about 8,987 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Magalia, California?

The typical household in Magalia, California earns about $24,401 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Magalia, California expensive?

In Magalia, California, the median home is worth about $98,800, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Magalia, California?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Magalia, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Magalia, California?

About 9.9% of people in Magalia, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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