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Shingle Springs

California · 4,660 residents · 8.199 sq mi
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Shingle Springs is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,700. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 76% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $534,200. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,660
+76%since 2000
from 2,643 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
568 / sq mi
+76%since 2000
from 322 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.9
+26%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Shingle Springs
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,100 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,632
+81%since 2000
from $25,795 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information1.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$534,200
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $198,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,120
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $724 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
22.4% rent
Afford Score
6.4
+77%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(2,318)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(175)
Asian1.4%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.4%(538)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(3,599)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(617)
Asian1.5%(72)
Other3.2%(151)
Diversity Score40.9%(1,906)
Diversity Score
41
+101%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.4%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shingle Springs, California?

Shingle Springs, California has about 4,660 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shingle Springs, California?

The typical household in Shingle Springs, California earns about $83,700 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shingle Springs, California expensive?

In Shingle Springs, California, the median home is worth about $534,200, and the typical rent is about $1,120 a month.

How educated are people in Shingle Springs, California?

About 29.9% of adults age 25 and over in Shingle Springs, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shingle Springs, California?

About 6.7% of people in Shingle Springs, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shingle Springs, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Shingle Springs, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,664 residents, a change of about 133 percent over that period.

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