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Spreckels

California · 673 residents · 0.122 sq mi
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Spreckels is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,063. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $601,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
673
+39%since 2000
from 485 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
5,516 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 3,975 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+5%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
983275577861K2000201020202024Spreckels
2024174
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,063
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,009 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2019
Per capita income
$36,166
+83%since 2000
from $19,752 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade24.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing11.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$601,800
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $248,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$856
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $993 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
72.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.7
+103%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
2000 – 2019
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(438)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino28.7%(193)
Asian3.7%(25)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.3%(392)
Diversity Score
58
+5%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+159%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
26.5%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.8%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spreckels, California?

Spreckels, California has about 673 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spreckels, California?

The typical household in Spreckels, California earns about $69,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spreckels, California expensive?

In Spreckels, California, the median home is worth about $601,800, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Spreckels, California?

About 19.7% 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 1.8% of people in Spreckels, California live below the federal poverty line.

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