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San Lucas

California · 134 residents · 0.394 sq mi
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San Lucas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,094. Population has fallen 68% since 2000, a loss of 285 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $335,000. At a median age of 27.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
134
−68%since 2000
from 419 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
340 / sq mi
−68%since 2000
from 1,063 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.3
+25%since 2000
from 21.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
932163394615842000201020202024San Lucas
2024134
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,094
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,538 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,675
+113%since 2000
from $7,834 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.231
−27%since 2010
from 0.315 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing55%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction42.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing12.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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
$335,000
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,679
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.3% in 2000
51.4% rent
Vacancy rate
35.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.8%
+30.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+112%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.2%(47)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino86.2%(361)
Asian1.7%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.2%(122)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.9%(16)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino88.1%(118)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.3%(35)
Diversity Score
26
−10%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+59.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
79.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−19.8 ptssince 2011
from 22.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.7%
−19.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
38.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
19.4%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−53.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 75.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2017
from 50.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
45.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2016
from 32.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
54.8%
−12.5 ptssince 2016
from 67.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Lucas, California?

San Lucas, California has about 134 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in San Lucas, California?

The typical household in San Lucas, California earns about $56,094 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Lucas, California expensive?

In San Lucas, California, the median home is worth about $335,000, and the typical rent is about $1,679 a month.

How educated are people in San Lucas, California?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in San Lucas, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Lucas, California?

About 17.2% of people in San Lucas, California live below the federal poverty line.

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