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Terra Bella

California · 2,910 residents · 2.189 sq mi
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Terra Bella has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,906. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 556 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,700. At a median age of 29.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 73% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,910
−16%since 2000
from 3,466 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,329 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,583 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.2
+22%since 2000
from 23.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Terra Bella
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,906
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,730
+53%since 2000
from $7,034 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
53.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 39.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing62.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction62.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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
$164,700
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
52.7% rent
Afford Score
7.9
+167%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic10.6%(368)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino84%(2,910)
Asian3.5%(120)
Other0%
Diversity Score32%(1,110)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.6%(164)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino90.7%(2,639)
Asian2.3%(66)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.9%(550)
Diversity Score
19
−41%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
39.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
47.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
35.1%
+19.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
39.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 71.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Terra Bella, California?

Terra Bella, California has about 2,910 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Terra Bella, California?

The typical household in Terra Bella, California earns about $20,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Terra Bella, California expensive?

In Terra Bella, California, the median home is worth about $164,700, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Terra Bella, California?

About 1.5% of adults age 25 and over in Terra Bella, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Terra Bella, California?

About 53.0% of people in Terra Bella, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Terra Bella, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Terra Bella, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 213 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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