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Tecopa

California · 150 residents · 18.589 sq mi
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Tecopa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,806. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $87,900. With a median age of 57.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 64% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 214%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
150
+52%since 2000
from 99 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
8 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
57.5
−8%since 2000
from 62.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
651041441832222000201020202024Tecopa
2024201
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,806
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,344 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$19,229
+85%since 2000
from $10,395 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−24.8 ptssince 2000
from 38.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.255
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction17.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,900
+214%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
3.3%
−78.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
50.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+125%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(86)
Black1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.1%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(115)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(8)
Asian1.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.3%(30)
Diversity Score
20
+55%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
55.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
27.6%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% 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
24.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−71.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tecopa, California?

Tecopa, California has about 150 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tecopa, California?

The typical household in Tecopa, California earns about $21,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tecopa, California expensive?

In Tecopa, California, the median home is worth about $87,900, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Tecopa, California?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Tecopa, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tecopa, California?

About 13.9% of people in Tecopa, California live below the federal poverty line.

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