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Shandon

California · 1,168 residents · 2.95 sq mi
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Shandon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,860. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $327,700. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,168
+18%since 2000
from 986 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
33.2
+25%since 2000
from 26.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20241K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.1%(83)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.6%(101)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 149%(105)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 199.1%(106)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(61)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.8%(161)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.7%(160)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.3%(144)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.5%(134)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 746.2%(72)
US avg: 10%
75 to 842.4%(28)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.1%(13)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,860
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,479
+155%since 2000
from $11,174 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$327,700
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,665
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $713 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
4.5
−19%since 2009
from 5.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Shandon on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(485)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino47.7%(470)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.8%(407)
Black1.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino60.1%(702)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other10.2%(119)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican54.7%(577)
Pacific Islander origin
Tongan1.7%(18)
Ancestry
German9%(95)
Irish5.6%(59)
Italian5%(53)
American4.9%(52)
Polish2.8%(29)
English2.3%(24)
Portuguese2.2%(23)
Armenian1.8%(19)
Scottish1.3%(14)
French0.9%(10)
Swiss0.4%(4)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.6%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
20.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married40.5%(168)
Married51.6%(214)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced8%(33)
Women 15+
Never married44.7%(198)
Married39.7%(176)
Widowed7.4%(33)
Divorced8.1%(36)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shandon, California?

Shandon, California has about 1,168 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shandon, California?

The typical household in Shandon, California earns about $72,860 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 $327,700, and the typical rent is about $1,665 a month.

How educated are people in Shandon, California?

About 6.2% 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 7.6% of people in Shandon, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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