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Running Springs

California · 4,862 residents · 4.204 sq mi
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Running Springs is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,275. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $279,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,862
−5%since 2000
from 5,125 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,157 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,219 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+10%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,275
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,524 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,853
+30%since 2000
from $22,231 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,700
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,030
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $718 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−16.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
54.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+65%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82%(4,202)
Black0.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(570)
Asian0.9%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.1%(1,492)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(3,882)
Black0.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(695)
Asian1%(48)
Other3%(148)
Diversity Score40.2%(1,954)
Diversity Score
40
+38%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
−9%since 2000
from 30.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.3%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Running Springs, California?

Running Springs, California has about 4,862 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Running Springs, California earns about $65,275 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 $279,700, and the typical rent is about $1,030 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 10.6% 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 667 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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