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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Occidental

California · 1,204 residents · 4.967 sq mi
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Occidental is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,758. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $115,700. With a median age of 39.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,204
−5%vs 2000
vs 1,272 in 2000
1990 – 2024
242 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.6
−4%vs 2000
vs 41.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7679351K1K1K1990201020202024Occidental
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,758
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,543
−21%vs 2000
vs $25,970 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.5%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$115,700
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $344,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$425
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $895 in 2000
US average: $450
78.3%
+4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.7% in 2000
21.7% rent
3.2
−49%vs 2000
vs 6.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(63)
Asian5.6%(68)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.8%(287)
24
+51%vs 2000
vs 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.8%
−14.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 47.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.1%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
14.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.2 min
+38%vs 2000
vs 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Occidental, California?

Occidental, California has about 1,204 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Occidental, California?

The typical household in Occidental, California earns about $35,758 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 $115,700, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Occidental, California?

About 32.8% 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 4.5% of people in Occidental, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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