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Ocotillo

California · 118 residents · 8.87 sq mi
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Ocotillo is a city of 118 people in California. At a median age of 56.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. There are 178 fewer people here than in 2000. 32.2% of people here live below the federal poverty line. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate.

At a glance
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

118
−60%since 2000
from 296 in 2000
2000 – 2024
13 / sq mi
−53%since 2009
from 29 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
56.3
+16%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
8.87 sq mi
Population, 20002024
341061792523242000201020202024Ocotillo
2024118
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.1%(19)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5429.7%(35)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.1%(19)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.1%(19)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8422%(26)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$14,905
Unchangedsince 2000
from $14,849 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
32.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.386
−16%since 2010
from 0.458 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Section 03

Housing

$157,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
100.0%
+27.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
63.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.84 people
+23%since 2009
from 1.49 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
29.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(226)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(59)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.7%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino48.3%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
62
+202%since 2009
from 21 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican32.2%(38)
Ancestry
Portuguese16.1%(19)
Section 05

Education

16.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
54.2%
−28.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

0.0%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
16.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 24.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
Section 08

People & community

70.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
29.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
16.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
38.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
0.0%
−57.1 ptssince 2012
from 57.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
16.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2013
from 4.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+36.2 ptssince 2017
from 63.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+56.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
67.8%
−32.2 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
51.7%
−48.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
48.3%
+48.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(83)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(35)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

16.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2013
from 4.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
16.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
67.8%
+67.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
38.1%
−61.9 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
0.0%
−59.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
67.8%
+67.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
38.1%
−61.9 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era42.2%(19)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War57.8%(26)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 45 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Ocotillo, California?

Ocotillo, California has about 118 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Ocotillo, California expensive?

In Ocotillo, California, the median home is worth about $157,900.

How educated are people in Ocotillo, California?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ocotillo, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ocotillo, California?

About 32.2% of people in Ocotillo, 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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