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Somis

California · 1,229 residents · 3.353 sq mi
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Somis is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,163. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $1,089,800. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,229
−2%since 2023
from 1,260 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
367 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 376 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.6
+14%since 2023
from 42.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
9491K1K1K1K20202024Somis
20241K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.3%(90)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.5%(67)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.7%(21)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.8%(71)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.2%(88)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.7%(107)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.3%(127)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.1%(149)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.9%(220)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.6%(143)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.1%(112)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.8%(34)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$145,163
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $144,018 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,977
−27%since 2023
from $90,687 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
−31%since 2023
from 0.517 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,089,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,158,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,548
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,616 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 85.4% in 2023
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
−14.8 ptssince 2023
from 61.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
−7%since 2023
from 8.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(801)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30.9%(389)
Asian4.4%(55)
Other1.2%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(696)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino35.2%(432)
Asian6.3%(78)
Other1.9%(23)
Diversity Score
69
+11%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican33.7%(414)
Ecuadorian1.5%(18)
Asian origin
Chinese2.9%(36)
Japanese1.8%(22)
Filipino0.7%(8)
Ancestry
German19.7%(242)
English15.1%(186)
Italian14.1%(173)
Irish10.8%(133)
American9.2%(113)
Portuguese3.5%(43)
Polish3%(37)
Scottish2%(24)
Greek1.5%(19)
Swedish1.4%(17)
Norwegian1%(12)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Arab0.8%(10)
Lebanese0.8%(10)
Belgian0.7%(9)
Dutch0.7%(8)
French0.6%(7)
Danish0.5%(6)
Iranian0.5%(6)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 94.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
−7%since 2023
from 25.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 71.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 61.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
Female
50.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
Foreign born
9.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 98.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 87.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.8%(128)
Married62.7%(311)
Widowed3.4%(17)
Divorced8.1%(40)
Women 15+
Never married24.5%(136)
Married54.4%(302)
Widowed13.5%(75)
Divorced7.6%(42)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somis, California?

Somis, California has about 1,229 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Somis, California?

The typical household in Somis, California earns about $145,163 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Somis, California expensive?

In Somis, California, the median home is worth about $1,089,800, and the typical rent is about $2,548 a month.

How educated are people in Somis, California?

About 41.9% of adults age 25 and over in Somis, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Somis, California?

About 3.7% of people in Somis, 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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