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CITY · 2020 ACS

Ocotillo

California · 215 residents · 8.865 sq mi
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Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 81 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 61.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 59.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 61.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
215
−27%since 2000
from 296 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
61.7
+27%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
341061792523242000201020202024Ocotillo
2024118
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56%(13)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.3%(5)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.7%(10)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 193.3%(7)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.3%(5)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 346%(13)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 448.8%(19)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 548.8%(19)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6419.5%(42)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7424.2%(52)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8411.2%(24)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.8%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
59.1%
+42.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
69.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
30.2% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Ocotillo on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(226)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(59)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(158)
Black1.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(37)
Asian1.4%(3)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican32.2%(38)
Ancestry
Portuguese16.1%(19)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Portuguese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

No vehicle available
56.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Labor force participation
0.0%
−24.7 ptssince 2011
from 24.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Section 08

People & community

Male
27.3%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
Female
72.7%
+37.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
Foreign born
31.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocotillo, California?

Ocotillo, California has about 215 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Ocotillo, California?

About 0.0% 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 59.1% of people in Ocotillo, California live below the federal poverty line.

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