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Spreckels

California · 174 residents · 0.122 sq mi
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Population has fallen 64% since 2000, a loss of 311 residents. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $843,800. With a median age of 68.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $843,800, the poverty rate sits 94% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Older
median age 68.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
174
−64%since 2000
from 485 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,426 / sq mi
−64%since 2000
from 3,975 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
68.8
+82%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
983275577861K2000201020202024Spreckels
2024174
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$78,749
+299%since 2000
from $19,752 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
+42%since 2010
from 0.356 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$843,800
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $248,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(327)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino27.6%(134)
Asian2.1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.5%(269)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.7%(52)
Diversity Score
30
−46%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.7%
+39.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.8%
+38.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
12.1%
−56.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
52.4%
+44.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+40.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
62.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
19.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2012
from 7.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spreckels, California?

Spreckels, California has about 174 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Spreckels, California expensive?

In Spreckels, California, the median home is worth about $843,800.

How educated are people in Spreckels, California?

About 66.7% of adults age 25 and over in Spreckels, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spreckels, California?

About 24.1% of people in Spreckels, California live below the federal poverty line.

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