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CITY · 2020 ACS

Tarpey

California · 3,997 residents · 0.789 sq mi
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Tarpey has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $254,400. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,997
+11%since 2019
from 3,609 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
5,066 / sq mi
+11%since 2019
from 4,574 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
Unchangedsince 2019
from 36.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K201020202024Tarpey
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,750
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $55,000 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,120
−1%since 2019
from $23,272 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 40.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 17.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $215,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,273
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,325 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 71.7% in 2019
21.9% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+19%since 2019
from 3.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(1,677)
Black1.1%(40)
Hispanic / Latino38.6%(1,393)
Asian9%(326)
Other4.8%(173)
Diversity Score78.1%(2,817)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(1,707)
Black0.8%(31)
Hispanic / Latino40.2%(1,607)
Asian11%(441)
Other4.7%(187)
Diversity Score79.6%(3,183)
Diversity Score
80
+2%since 2019
from 78 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 17.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 92.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+4%since 2019
from 25.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 89.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 58.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 31.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.1% in 2019
Female
51.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 48.9% in 2019
Foreign born
13.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 11.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tarpey, California?

Tarpey, California has about 3,997 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tarpey, California?

The typical household in Tarpey, California earns about $54,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tarpey, California expensive?

In Tarpey, California, the median home is worth about $254,400, and the typical rent is about $1,273 a month.

How educated are people in Tarpey, California?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Tarpey, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tarpey, California?

About 22.4% of people in Tarpey, California live below the federal poverty line.

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