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Snelling

California · 238 residents · 0.54 sq mi
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Snelling has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,458. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 100% since 2019. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 47% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
238
+100%since 2019
from 119 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
441 / sq mi
+100%since 2019
from 220 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+12%since 2019
from 38.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
80131181231282201020202024Snelling
2024243
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,458
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $48,889 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,941
−15%since 2019
from $30,473 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
−15.1 ptssince 2019
from 30.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction33.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance20%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$844
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−31.5 ptssince 2019
from 73.2% in 2019
58.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(74)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30.3%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.6%(9)
Diversity Score64.5%(77)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(172)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16%(38)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other7.8%(19)
Diversity Score50.6%(120)
Diversity Score
51
−22%since 2019
from 65 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 12.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 77.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 96.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2019
from 57.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 12.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
82.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 76.5% in 2019
Female
17.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 23.5% in 2019
Foreign born
7.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 14.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Snelling, California?

Snelling, California has about 238 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Snelling, California?

The typical household in Snelling, California earns about $41,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Snelling, California expensive?

In Snelling, California, the typical rent is about $844 a month.

How educated are people in Snelling, California?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Snelling, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Snelling, California?

About 5.2% of people in Snelling, California live below the federal poverty line.

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