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Penryn

California · 1,150 residents · 1.903 sq mi
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Penryn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,091. Population has grown 41% since 2019. Median home value is $604,400. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,150
+41%since 2019
from 818 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
604 / sq mi
+41%since 2019
from 430 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
−5%since 2019
from 47.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5597208821K1K201020202024Penryn
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,091
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $61,905 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,118
+3%since 2019
from $38,059 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2019
from 43.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$604,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $540,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,427
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,458 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 83.2% in 2019
12.5% rent
Afford Score
6.4
−26%since 2019
from 8.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(608)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(190)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(20)
Diversity Score49.1%(402)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(881)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(117)
Asian2.7%(31)
Other6.9%(80)
Diversity Score44.8%(516)
Diversity Score
45
−9%since 2019
from 49 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 26.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2019
from 86.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+7%since 2019
from 25.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 78.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 57.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 30.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
Female
49.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
Foreign born
8.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Penryn, California?

Penryn, California has about 1,150 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Penryn, California?

The typical household in Penryn, California earns about $94,091 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 $604,400, and the typical rent is about $1,427 a month.

How educated are people in Penryn, California?

About 24.0% 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 7.4% of people in Penryn, California live below the federal poverty line.

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