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Occidental

California · 1,115 residents · 4.967 sq mi
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Occidental is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,952. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $585,600. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,115
−12%since 2000
from 1,272 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
224 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.5
+17%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7679351K1K1K1990201020202024Occidental
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,952
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,980
+58%since 2000
from $25,970 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$585,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,284
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $895 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−23.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
51.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.9
+56%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85%(948)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(81)
Asian2.8%(31)
Other6.5%(72)
Diversity Score37.2%(415)
Diversity Score
37
+136%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 47.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.4%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.8%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Occidental, California?

Occidental, California has about 1,115 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Occidental, California?

The typical household in Occidental, California earns about $58,952 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 $585,600, and the typical rent is about $1,284 a month.

How educated are people in Occidental, California?

About 47.2% 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 14.3% of people in Occidental, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Occidental, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Occidental, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 89 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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