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Niland

California · 756 residents · 0.402 sq mi
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Niland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $2,499. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 387 residents. 0% 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 $84,500. The poverty rate of 67.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 97% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
756
−34%since 2000
from 1,143 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,881 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 2,843 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+3%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3586399201K1K1990201020202024Niland
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$2,499
−94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,592 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$6,782
−40%since 2000
from $11,297 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
67.7%
+46.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade62.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,500
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
35.0% rent
Afford Score
33.8
+2438%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
13
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.6%(133)
Black3.4%(26)
Hispanic / Latino74.2%(561)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other4.7%(36)
Diversity Score52.9%(400)
Diversity Score
53
−21%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.2 min
−57%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
33.7%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−15.6 ptssince 2011
from 20.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
83.1%
+51.9 ptssince 2011
from 31.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−54.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
72.9%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
27.1%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niland, California?

Niland, California has about 756 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Niland, California?

The typical household in Niland, California earns about $2,499 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Niland, California expensive?

In Niland, California, the median home is worth about $84,500, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Niland, California?

About 0.0% 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 67.7% 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 387 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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