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Shandon

California · 1,295 residents · 2.95 sq mi
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Shandon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,920. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $263,900. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,295
+31%since 2000
from 986 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
439 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 334 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.6
+15%since 2000
from 26.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,920
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,769
+86%since 2000
from $11,174 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing35.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction34.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,900
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,208
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $713 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
35.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+30%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(532)
Black2.6%(34)
Hispanic / Latino53.5%(693)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0.6%(8)
Diversity Score66.1%(857)
Diversity Score
66
+4%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+22%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
54.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
28.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.8%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
24.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shandon, California?

Shandon, California has about 1,295 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shandon, California?

The typical household in Shandon, California earns about $63,920 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 $263,900, and the typical rent is about $1,208 a month.

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 21.9% of people in Shandon, California live below the federal poverty line.

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