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Prunedale

California · 18,885 residents · 46.062 sq mi
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Prunedale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,179. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $590,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,885
+15%since 2000
from 16,432 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
410 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 357 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+4%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,179
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,963 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,823
+47%since 2000
from $24,318 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$590,600
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,578
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $852 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
21.8% rent
Afford Score
6.3
+40%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(7,302)
Black0.6%(114)
Hispanic / Latino52.3%(9,869)
Asian3.2%(602)
Other7.3%(1,374)
Diversity Score73.5%(13,872)
Diversity Score
73
+35%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
21.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prunedale, California?

Prunedale, California has about 18,885 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prunedale, California?

The typical household in Prunedale, California earns about $94,179 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 $590,600, and the typical rent is about $1,578 a month.

How educated are people in Prunedale, California?

About 22.6% 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 7.3% 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 11,621 residents, a change of about 160 percent over that period.

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

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