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Spreckels

California · 692 residents · 0.122 sq mi
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Population has grown 43% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $648,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
692
+43%since 2000
from 485 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
39.7
+5%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
983275577861K2000201020202024Spreckels
2024174
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.5%(52)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99%(62)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.8%(47)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.9%(41)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.6%(25)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.8%(68)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.2%(98)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.2%(64)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.2%(105)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.4%(79)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.3%(37)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2%(14)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$69,006
+249%since 2000
from $19,752 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.5%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$648,000
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $248,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
28.9% rent
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(386)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino33.5%(232)
Asian2.3%(16)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican31.4%(117)
Ancestry
English24.9%(93)
Irish24.4%(91)
German11.8%(44)
Swedish9.9%(37)
Italian8.3%(31)
Polish5.6%(21)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.0%
+26.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+76%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.2 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married16.9%(11)
Married83.1%(54)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married49.5%(54)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced50.5%(55)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spreckels, California?

Spreckels, California has about 692 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Spreckels, California expensive?

In Spreckels, California, the median home is worth about $648,000.

How educated are people in Spreckels, California?

About 54.0% 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 0.0% of people in Spreckels, 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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