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Sierra Madre

California · 10,917 residents · 2.951 sq mi
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Sierra Madre is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,675. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $800,800. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,917
+3%since 2000
from 10,578 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,699 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 3,585 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.6
+9%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,675
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,429
+25%since 2000
from $41,104 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing9.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$800,800
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,293
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $836 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.4%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.7
+76%since 2000
from 5.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(8,435)
Black1.1%(113)
Hispanic / Latino10%(1,054)
Asian5.6%(588)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.6%(3,975)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(7,891)
Black1.7%(191)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(1,628)
Asian7.5%(815)
Other2.8%(307)
Diversity Score55%(6,003)
Diversity Score
55
+46%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 49.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
28.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+43%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% 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
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.8%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sierra Madre, California?

Sierra Madre, California has about 10,917 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sierra Madre, California?

The typical household in Sierra Madre, California earns about $82,675 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sierra Madre, California expensive?

In Sierra Madre, California, the median home is worth about $800,800, and the typical rent is about $1,293 a month.

How educated are people in Sierra Madre, California?

About 57.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sierra Madre, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sierra Madre, California?

About 6.9% of people in Sierra Madre, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sierra Madre, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Sierra Madre, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 155 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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