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Piru

California · 2,587 residents · 3.179 sq mi
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Piru has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,000. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,391 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $374,800. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,587
+116%since 2000
from 1,196 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
814 / sq mi
+116%since 2000
from 376 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.5
+16%since 2000
from 28.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Piru
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,490 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,499
+57%since 2000
from $14,337 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$374,800
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $177,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,038
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $638 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.1%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
50.9% rent
Afford Score
6.4
+49%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.2%(325)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino67.9%(812)
Asian1.7%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.9%(645)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.3%(215)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino89.5%(2,315)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other1.9%(50)
Diversity Score24.3%(629)
Diversity Score
24
−55%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 27.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.0%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
29.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piru, California?

Piru, California has about 2,587 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Piru, California?

The typical household in Piru, California earns about $59,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Piru, California expensive?

In Piru, California, the median home is worth about $374,800, and the typical rent is about $1,038 a month.

How educated are people in Piru, California?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Piru, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Piru, California?

About 17.5% of people in Piru, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Piru, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Piru, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,439 residents, a change of about 125 percent over that period.

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