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CITY · 2010 ACS

Prunedale

California · 17,560 residents · 46.062 sq mi
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Prunedale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,422. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $568,100. Households here earn about 27% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,560
+7%since 2000
from 16,432 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
40.1
+2%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.3%(1,109)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.4%(1,131)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.1%(1,238)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.8%(1,366)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.1%(1,079)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3410.7%(1,887)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4411.7%(2,046)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5417%(2,982)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6415.2%(2,665)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747%(1,223)
US avg: 7%
75 to 843.7%(641)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.1%(193)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,422
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,963 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,680
+22%since 2000
from $24,318 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$568,100
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,298
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $852 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−22.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.3
−8%since 2009
from 8.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(8,806)
Black0.8%(148)
Hispanic / Latino41.7%(7,322)
Asian3.4%(602)
Other2.2%(385)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican38.7%(7,375)
Salvadoran0.8%(156)
Chilean0.2%(42)
Spaniard0.2%(38)
Puerto Rican0.1%(27)
Guatemalan0.1%(26)
Panamanian0.1%(10)
Ancestry
Irish13.3%(2,540)
German9.7%(1,855)
English7.4%(1,408)
Italian6.1%(1,155)
American3.5%(668)
French2.6%(493)
Portuguese2.6%(487)
Scotch-Irish2.3%(443)
Greek2%(383)
Norwegian1.9%(363)
Swedish1.9%(361)
Scottish1.3%(243)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1.1%(208)
Dutch1%(192)
Swiss1%(184)
Polish0.6%(111)
Finnish0.5%(93)
Danish0.5%(89)
Russian0.4%(74)
Slovene0.4%(70)
British0.3%(64)
Czech0.3%(62)
Arab0.2%(39)
Canadian0.2%(35)
Iranian0.1%(26)
Egyptian0.1%(21)
Austrian0.1%(20)
Israeli0.1%(16)
Australian0.1%(13)
Armenian0.1%(10)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+34%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.0%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
18.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married37.1%(2,876)
Married54.2%(4,208)
Widowed2%(153)
Divorced6.7%(520)
Women 15+
Never married33.7%(2,596)
Married51.6%(3,973)
Widowed7%(541)
Divorced7.7%(590)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prunedale, California?

Prunedale, California has about 17,560 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prunedale, California?

The typical household in Prunedale, California earns about $77,422 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 $568,100, and the typical rent is about $1,298 a month.

How educated are people in Prunedale, California?

About 23.7% 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 8.5% 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 10,296 residents, a change of about 142 percent over that period.

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

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