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Prunedale

California · 19,723 residents · 46.062 sq mi
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Prunedale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,819. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $833,400. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,723
+20%since 2000
from 16,432 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
428 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 357 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
−4%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K10K14K18K22K1990201020202024Prunedale
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,819
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,963 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,932
+68%since 2000
from $24,318 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
+25%since 2010
from 0.388 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$833,400
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,618
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $852 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.8%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
+79%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68%(11,168)
Black1.2%(201)
Hispanic / Latino23%(3,781)
Asian3.3%(546)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.3%(8,921)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(7,163)
Black1.4%(268)
Hispanic / Latino50%(9,855)
Asian4.7%(923)
Other7.7%(1,514)
Diversity Score76.3%(15,043)
Diversity Score
76
+40%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+57%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
20.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 10.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2017
from 79.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 57.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
40.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 39.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prunedale, California?

Prunedale, California has about 19,723 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prunedale, California?

The typical household in Prunedale, California earns about $103,819 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prunedale, California expensive?

In Prunedale, California, the median home is worth about $833,400, and the typical rent is about $1,618 a month.

How educated are people in Prunedale, California?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Prunedale, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prunedale, California?

About 11.1% of people in Prunedale, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prunedale, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Prunedale, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,459 residents, a change of about 172 percent over that period.

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