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Penryn

California · 1,114 residents · 1.903 sq mi
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Penryn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,361. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $808,500. With a median age of 56.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. 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 56.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,114
+5%since 2023
from 1,059 in 2023
2010 – 2024
585 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 556 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
56.0
−2%since 2023
from 57.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
5597208821K1K201020202024Penryn
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$127,361
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $121,302 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$64,421
+3%since 2023
from $62,400 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 64.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.344
−1%since 2023
from 0.346 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$808,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $731,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$573
−58%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,331 in 2023
US average: $1,442
88.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 86.4% in 2023
11.5% rent
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
15.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
6.3
+5%since 2023
from 6.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(848)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(62)
Asian3.3%(35)
Other10.8%(114)
Diversity Score42.8%(454)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80%(891)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(76)
Asian2.9%(32)
Other10.3%(115)
Diversity Score43%(479)
43
Unchangedsince 2023
from 43 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 40.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 92.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
20.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
+1%since 2023
from 23.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
67.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 64.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
26.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 31.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
10.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
55.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
20.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
55.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
52.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
5.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
18.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
95.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 96.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
89.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 88.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
7.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Penryn, California?

Penryn, California has about 1,114 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Penryn, California?

The typical household in Penryn, California earns about $127,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Penryn, California expensive?

In Penryn, California, the median home is worth about $808,500, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Penryn, California?

About 38.1% of adults age 25 and over in Penryn, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Penryn, California?

About 2.4% of people in Penryn, 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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