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Niland

California · 1,116 residents · 0.402 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $226,200.

At a glance
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 264%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,116
−2%since 2000
from 1,143 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,776 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,843 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
+1%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3586399201K1K1990201020202024Niland
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,050
+42%since 2000
from $11,297 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.677
+141%since 2010
from 0.281 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade34%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,200
+264%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
45.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.6%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+62.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.7%(408)
Black2.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino55.3%(632)
Asian3.4%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.2%(769)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(19)
Black11.1%(124)
Hispanic / Latino87.2%(973)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28.4%(317)
Diversity Score
28
−58%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+18%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
37.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
23.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−20.8 ptssince 2011
from 20.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+36.6 ptssince 2011
from 31.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
4.1%
−50.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
26.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 28.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+52.7 ptssince 2017
from 40.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
20.1%
−22.7 ptssince 2016
from 42.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
79.9%
+22.7 ptssince 2016
from 57.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niland, California?

Niland, California has about 1,116 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Niland, California expensive?

In Niland, California, the median home is worth about $226,200.

How educated are people in Niland, California?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Niland, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Niland, California?

About 14.8% of people in Niland, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Niland, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Niland, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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