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Magalia

California · 11,310 residents · 14.021 sq mi
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Magalia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,962. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,800. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,310
+7%since 2000
from 10,569 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
807 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 754 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.0
+5%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K10K12K13K1990201020202024Magalia
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,962
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,337 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,892
+18%since 2000
from $16,904 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,800
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$917
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $673 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−32.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+60%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(9,893)
Black0.3%(39)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(765)
Asian0.8%(87)
Other3.4%(381)
Diversity Score26.1%(2,954)
Diversity Score
26
+83%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+68%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.6%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.2%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magalia, California?

Magalia, California has about 11,310 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Magalia, California?

The typical household in Magalia, California earns about $38,962 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 $184,800, and the typical rent is about $917 a month.

How educated are people in Magalia, California?

About 11.6% 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 18.9% of people in Magalia, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Magalia, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Magalia, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,323 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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