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Palo Cedro

California · 2,931 residents · 8.179 sq mi
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Palo Cedro is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,292. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,684 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $416,700. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,931
+135%since 2000
from 1,247 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
47.5
+15%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
8002K2K3K4K2000201020202024Palo Cedro
20244K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.4%(101)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.7%(197)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.1%(237)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.4%(216)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(104)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347.3%(214)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.1%(324)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.2%(358)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.2%(417)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.6%(398)
US avg: 10%
75 to 849.7%(285)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.7%(80)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,292
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,471 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,725
+74%since 2000
from $23,419 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$416,700
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,806
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,148 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
11.2% rent
Afford Score
4.3
−35%since 2009
from 6.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Palo Cedro on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,140)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(32)
Asian1.2%(15)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(2,402)
Black0.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(207)
Asian1.8%(54)
Other3.6%(105)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.2%(65)
Salvadoran0.4%(12)
Spaniard0.4%(12)
Asian origin
Chinese0.8%(23)
Ancestry
English22.3%(646)
German22.1%(638)
Irish9.2%(267)
Portuguese6.1%(176)
American5.8%(167)
Scotch-Irish5.8%(167)
Polish4%(116)
Italian3.3%(96)
Swedish2.3%(67)
Scottish2.1%(60)
French1.9%(54)
Norwegian1.6%(45)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1.2%(35)
Bulgarian0.7%(19)
Welsh0.6%(17)
British0.6%(16)
Swiss0.6%(16)
Canadian0.3%(10)
Serbian0.3%(8)
Dutch0.2%(5)
Greek0.1%(3)
Ukrainian0.1%(3)
Slovak0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Portuguese population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+87%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−19.6 ptssince 2011
from 20.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married13.6%(167)
Married75.9%(931)
Widowed4.6%(57)
Divorced5.8%(71)
Women 15+
Never married14.3%(210)
Married68.9%(1,011)
Widowed7.8%(114)
Divorced9%(132)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palo Cedro, California?

Palo Cedro, California has about 2,931 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Palo Cedro, California earns about $96,292 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 $416,700, and the typical rent is about $1,806 a month.

How educated are people in Palo Cedro, California?

About 35.3% 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 2.9% 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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