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Quincy

California · 1,630 residents · 4.224 sq mi
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Quincy has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,131. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $298,500. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,630
−13%since 2000
from 1,879 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
386 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 445 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+3%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K2000201020202024Quincy
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,131
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,508 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,542
+43%since 2000
from $19,944 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.4%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$298,500
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$943
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $553 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
50.7% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+41%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(1,335)
Black1.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(117)
Asian0.9%(14)
Other6.5%(106)
Diversity Score36.3%(591)
Diversity Score
36
+108%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 8.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−54.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Female
57.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quincy, California?

Quincy, California has about 1,630 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Quincy, California?

The typical household in Quincy, California earns about $54,131 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 $298,500, and the typical rent is about $943 a month.

How educated are people in Quincy, California?

About 34.6% 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 21.7% of people in Quincy, California live below the federal poverty line.

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