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Orcutt

California · 28,905 residents · 10.822 sq mi
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Orcutt is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,425. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $406,900. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,905
Unchangedsince 2000
from 28,830 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,671 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,664 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+5%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
28K29K30K31K32K2000201020202024Orcutt
202431K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,425
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,251 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,246
+25%since 2000
from $23,373 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$406,900
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,432
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $868 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−27.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.2
+93%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78%(22,479)
Black1.4%(390)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(4,165)
Asian3%(878)
Other0%
Diversity Score41%(11,819)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68%(19,667)
Black1.3%(375)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(6,870)
Asian3.5%(1,012)
Other2.7%(792)
Diversity Score58.9%(17,037)
Diversity Score
59
+44%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.1%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.9%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orcutt, California?

Orcutt, California has about 28,905 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orcutt, California?

The typical household in Orcutt, California earns about $65,425 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orcutt, California expensive?

In Orcutt, California, the median home is worth about $406,900, and the typical rent is about $1,432 a month.

How educated are people in Orcutt, California?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Orcutt, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orcutt, California?

About 5.5% of people in Orcutt, California live below the federal poverty line.

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