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Ocotillo

California · 266 residents · 8.865 sq mi
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Ocotillo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,396. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,900. With a median age of 56.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 80% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
266
−10%since 2000
from 296 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
30 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
56.1
+16%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
341061792523242000201020202024Ocotillo
2024118
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$12,396
−58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$19,307
+30%since 2000
from $14,849 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.3%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food41.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing37.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,900
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−37.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
57.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+77%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(226)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(59)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.8%(127)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(202)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino22.9%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.1%(120)
Diversity Score
45
+6%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.5%
−20.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
27.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
Female
41.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
Foreign born
19.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
30.3%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocotillo, California?

Ocotillo, California has about 266 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ocotillo, California?

The typical household in Ocotillo, California earns about $12,396 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ocotillo, California expensive?

In Ocotillo, California, the median home is worth about $57,900, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Ocotillo, California?

About 8.2% 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 37.3% of people in Ocotillo, California live below the federal poverty line.

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