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Occidental

California · 1,225 residents · 4.967 sq mi
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Occidental is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,207. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,167,800. With a median age of 55.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,225
−4%since 2000
from 1,272 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
247 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.1
+33%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7679351K1K1K1990201020202024Occidental
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,207
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$96,358
+271%since 2000
from $25,970 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.6%
+39.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+3%since 2010
from 0.448 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information0.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,167,800
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,063
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $895 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
29.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.6%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.8
+69%since 2000
from 6.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(1,134)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(59)
Asian1.2%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.8%(201)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(764)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(58)
Asian0%(0)
Other32.9%(403)
Diversity Score62.6%(766)
Diversity Score
63
+296%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.6%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 47.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.7 min
+98%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.9%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
55.2%
+41.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% 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
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
82.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Occidental, California?

Occidental, California has about 1,225 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Occidental, California?

The typical household in Occidental, California earns about $108,207 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Occidental, California expensive?

In Occidental, California, the median home is worth about $1,167,800, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Occidental, California?

About 67.6% of adults age 25 and over in Occidental, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Occidental, California?

About 7.0% of people in Occidental, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Occidental, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Occidental, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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