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Shandon

California · 1,169 residents · 2.95 sq mi
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Shandon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,273. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 8% 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 $448,500. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 121%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,169
+19%since 2000
from 986 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
396 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 334 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.0
+9%since 2000
from 26.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
9521K1K1K1K2000201020202024Shandon
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,273
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,111
+169%since 2000
from $11,174 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.1%
+70.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−21.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.250
−24%since 2010
from 0.329 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$448,500
+121%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.0%
+24.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
6.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+37.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+31%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(485)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino47.7%(470)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(627)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.9%(244)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino75.1%(878)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(47)
Diversity Score48.8%(571)
Diversity Score
49
−23%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+36.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.7%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−49.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.2%
+23.6 ptssince 2017
from 52.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 66.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 33.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shandon, California?

Shandon, California has about 1,169 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shandon, California?

The typical household in Shandon, California earns about $107,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shandon, California expensive?

In Shandon, California, the median home is worth about $448,500.

How educated are people in Shandon, California?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Shandon, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shandon, California?

About 1.6% of people in Shandon, California live below the federal poverty line.

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