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Occidental

California · 1,132 residents · 4.967 sq mi
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Occidental has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,512. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $846,300. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,132
−11%since 2000
from 1,272 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
228 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.3
+31%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7679351K1K1K1990201020202024Occidental
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,512
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$89,457
+244%since 2000
from $25,970 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$846,300
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
12.7
+100%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(928)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(82)
Asian1.7%(19)
Other1.9%(22)
Diversity Score27.6%(313)
Diversity Score
28
+75%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 47.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.9 min
+86%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
43.0%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Occidental, California?

Occidental, California has about 1,132 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Occidental, California?

The typical household in Occidental, California earns about $66,512 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 $846,300.

How educated are people in Occidental, California?

About 63.9% 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 7.5% 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 72 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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