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Palo Cedro

California · 1,269 residents · 8.179 sq mi
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Palo Cedro is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,269. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $418,000. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 116%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,269
+2%since 2000
from 1,247 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
155 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 152 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.3
+17%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
8002K2K3K4K2000201020202024Palo Cedro
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,269
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,471 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,956
+32%since 2000
from $23,419 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance19.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services16.5%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services10.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$418,000
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,691
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,148 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−27.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−57.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.2
+142%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(1,127)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(74)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other3.8%(48)
Diversity Score24.4%(310)
Diversity Score
24
+123%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
−8%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.3%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.2%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palo Cedro, California?

Palo Cedro, California has about 1,269 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Palo Cedro, California earns about $58,269 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 $418,000, and the typical rent is about $1,691 a month.

How educated are people in Palo Cedro, California?

About 17.1% 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 15.1% of people in Palo Cedro, 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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