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Talmage

California · 986 residents · 1.59 sq mi
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Talmage has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,815. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $389,600. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the California median. Despite a median home value of $389,600, the poverty rate sits 129% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
986
−14%since 2000
from 1,141 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
620 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 718 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+40%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,815
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,761 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,474
+89%since 2000
from $16,656 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$389,600
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,134
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $659 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
54.7% rent
Afford Score
9.3
+101%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(573)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino27.2%(310)
Asian16.5%(188)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.5%(862)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.8%(353)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino37.1%(366)
Asian20.6%(203)
Other12.7%(125)
Diversity Score89.3%(881)
Diversity Score
89
+18%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
47.9%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 47.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
28.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
Female
71.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
Foreign born
19.8%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Talmage, California?

Talmage, California has about 986 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Talmage, California?

The typical household in Talmage, California earns about $41,815 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Talmage, California expensive?

In Talmage, California, the median home is worth about $389,600, and the typical rent is about $1,134 a month.

How educated are people in Talmage, California?

About 32.4% of adults age 25 and over in Talmage, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Talmage, California?

About 29.4% of people in Talmage, California live below the federal poverty line.

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