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Magalia

California · 7,795 residents · 14.021 sq mi
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Magalia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,940. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 2,774 residents. 20% 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 $186,200. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
7,795
−26%since 2000
from 10,569 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
556 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 754 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.6
+6%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K10K12K13K1990201020202024Magalia
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,940
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,337 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,254
+49%since 2000
from $16,904 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,084
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $673 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
19.5% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(6,336)
Black0.5%(36)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(691)
Asian1.1%(85)
Other8%(625)
Diversity Score40.1%(3,129)
Diversity Score
40
+182%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+64%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 46.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magalia, California?

Magalia, California has about 7,795 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Magalia, California?

The typical household in Magalia, California earns about $51,940 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 $186,200, and the typical rent is about $1,084 a month.

How educated are people in Magalia, California?

About 20.3% 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 14.5% of people in Magalia, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Magalia, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Magalia, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,192 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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