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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Prunedale

California · 16,432 residents · 46.062 sq mi
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Prunedale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,963. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 9,168 residents. Median home value is $281,800. Households here earn about 33% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,432
+126%since 1990
from 7,264 in 1990
1990 – 2024
357 / sq mi
+126%since 1990
from 158 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+13%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K10K14K18K22K1990201020202024Prunedale
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,963
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,638 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,318
+47%since 1990
from $16,545 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$281,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $230,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$852
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $712 in 1990
US average: $602
81.5%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.5% in 1990
18.5% rent
4.5
−13%since 1990
from 5.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(6,479)
Black1.3%(95)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(953)
Asian3.3%(239)
Diversity Score45.1%(3,276)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68%(11,168)
Black1.2%(201)
Hispanic / Latino23%(3,781)
Asian3.3%(546)
Diversity Score54.3%(8,921)
54
+20%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.3%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 81.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.5%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
−19%since 1990
from 24.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prunedale, California?

Prunedale, California has about 16,432 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Prunedale, California?

The typical household in Prunedale, California earns about $62,963 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 $281,800, and the typical rent is about $852 a month.

How educated are people in Prunedale, California?

About 22.3% 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 7.9% 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 9,168 residents, a change of about 126 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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