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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Occidental

California · 1,272 residents · 4.967 sq mi
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Occidental is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,000. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $344,100. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 126%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,272
+6%since 1990
from 1,204 in 1990
1990 – 2024
256 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 242 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
+4%since 1990
from 39.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7679351K1K1K1990201020202024Occidental
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,758 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,970
+26%since 1990
from $20,543 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.8%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$344,100
+126%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $115,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$895
+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $425 in 1990
US average: $602
73.7%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
26.3% rent
6.4
+97%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(63)
Asian5.6%(68)
Diversity Score23.8%(287)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(1,134)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(59)
Asian1.2%(15)
Diversity Score15.8%(201)
16
−34%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.3%
+14.4 ptssince 1990
from 32.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.5%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 89.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
−28%since 1990
from 31.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 1,272 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Occidental, California?

The typical household in Occidental, California earns about $54,000 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 $344,100, and the typical rent is about $895 a month.

How educated are people in Occidental, California?

About 47.3% 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 9.8% 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 68 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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