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Palo Cedro

California · 3,685 residents · 8.179 sq mi
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Palo Cedro is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,152. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,438 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $551,600. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,685
+196%since 2000
from 1,247 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
451 / sq mi
+196%since 2000
from 152 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
+1%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
8002K2K3K4K2000201020202024Palo Cedro
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,152
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,471 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,272
+119%since 2000
from $23,419 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.7%
+36.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
−3%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$551,600
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,148 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
9.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.9%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+55%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,140)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(32)
Asian1.2%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.9%(136)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(3,255)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(96)
Asian0.7%(27)
Other8.3%(307)
Diversity Score26.5%(977)
Diversity Score
27
+142%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+112%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 20.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.4%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2017
from 76.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palo Cedro, California?

Palo Cedro, California has about 3,685 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palo Cedro, California?

The typical household in Palo Cedro, California earns about $120,152 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palo Cedro, California expensive?

In Palo Cedro, California, the median home is worth about $551,600, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Palo Cedro, California?

About 40.5% of adults age 25 and over in Palo Cedro, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palo Cedro, California?

About 6.6% of people in Palo Cedro, California live below the federal poverty line.

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