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Phelan

California · 13,859 residents · 60.092 sq mi
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Phelan has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,533. Population has declined 13% since 2019. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $262,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
13,859
−13%since 2019
from 15,987 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
231 / sq mi
−13%since 2019
from 266 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+10%since 2019
from 35.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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202418K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,533
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $59,375 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,509
−6%since 2019
from $20,794 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 35.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 19.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$262,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $237,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,213
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,109 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 77.5% in 2019
21.8% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+3%since 2019
from 4.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(8,442)
Black1.3%(215)
Hispanic / Latino40.4%(6,451)
Asian2.2%(351)
Other3.3%(528)
Diversity Score69.6%(11,123)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(6,955)
Black1.4%(198)
Hispanic / Latino38.7%(5,364)
Asian4.3%(600)
Other4.6%(638)
Diversity Score73.5%(10,186)
Diversity Score
73
+6%since 2019
from 70 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 12.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 84.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.5 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 42.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2019
from 80.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 11.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 55.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 31.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
Female
52.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
Foreign born
7.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phelan, California?

Phelan, California has about 13,859 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Phelan, California?

The typical household in Phelan, California earns about $63,533 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Phelan, California expensive?

In Phelan, California, the median home is worth about $262,500, and the typical rent is about $1,213 a month.

How educated are people in Phelan, California?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Phelan, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Phelan, California?

About 19.5% of people in Phelan, California live below the federal poverty line.

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