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Sea Ranch

California · 1,287 residents · 16.117 sq mi
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Sea Ranch is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $139,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,371,600. With a median age of 70.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 70.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,287
+7%since 2023
from 1,200 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
80 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 74 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
70.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 70.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
7088711K1K1K201020202024Sea Ranch
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$139,375
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $121,731 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$111,447
+31%since 2023
from $84,896 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 74.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
+22%since 2023
from 0.421 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information1.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,371,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,198,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.1% in 2023
4.7% rent
Vacancy rate
62.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 63.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 9.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(993)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(30)
Asian4.3%(52)
Other10.4%(125)
Diversity Score37.7%(453)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(1,058)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(33)
Asian4.7%(61)
Other10.5%(135)
Diversity Score38.8%(499)
Diversity Score
39
+3%since 2023
from 38 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 72.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 99.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.0 min
−19%since 2023
from 54.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
30.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
57.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 73.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
Female
56.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.4% in 2023
Foreign born
9.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sea Ranch, California?

Sea Ranch, California has about 1,287 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sea Ranch, California?

The typical household in Sea Ranch, California earns about $139,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sea Ranch, California expensive?

In Sea Ranch, California, the median home is worth about $1,371,600.

How educated are people in Sea Ranch, California?

About 74.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sea Ranch, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sea Ranch, California?

About 3.0% of people in Sea Ranch, California live below the federal poverty line.

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