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Running Springs

California · 5,125 residents · 4.204 sq mi
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Running Springs is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,524. Population has grown 22% since 1990. Median home value is $131,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,125
+22%since 1990
from 4,195 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,219 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 998 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.8
+12%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,524
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,046 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,231
+16%since 1990
from $19,209 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.8%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,600
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $121,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $618 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
24.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−1%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(3,990)
Black0.9%(38)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(264)
Asian1.4%(58)
Diversity Score24.4%(1,022)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82%(4,202)
Black0.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(570)
Asian0.9%(47)
Diversity Score29.1%(1,492)
Diversity Score
29
+19%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 22.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.0%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 93.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
−4%since 1990
from 32.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Running Springs, California?

Running Springs, California has about 5,125 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Running Springs, California?

The typical household in Running Springs, California earns about $50,524 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Running Springs, California expensive?

In Running Springs, California, the median home is worth about $131,600, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Running Springs, California?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Running Springs, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Running Springs, California?

About 8.8% of people in Running Springs, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Running Springs, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Running Springs, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 930 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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