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Quincy

California · 1,317 residents · 4.224 sq mi
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Quincy has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,000. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 562 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $300,500. With a median age of 59.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,317
−30%since 2000
from 1,879 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
312 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 445 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.2
+43%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K2000201020202024Quincy
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,000
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,508 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,831
+155%since 2000
from $19,944 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.3%
+35.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
−7%since 2010
from 0.470 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$300,500
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,026
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $553 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
42.1% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
−14%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(1,665)
Black1.5%(29)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(90)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.5%(328)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(1,043)
Black5.2%(69)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(163)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(42)
Diversity Score44.2%(582)
Diversity Score
44
+153%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+63%since 2000
from 8.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.2%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.1%
−57.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Female
57.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.2%
−69.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2017
from 75.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 89.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 6.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quincy, California?

Quincy, California has about 1,317 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Quincy, California?

The typical household in Quincy, California earns about $89,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Quincy, California expensive?

In Quincy, California, the median home is worth about $300,500, and the typical rent is about $1,026 a month.

How educated are people in Quincy, California?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Quincy, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Quincy, California?

About 9.2% of people in Quincy, California live below the federal poverty line.

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