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Thermalito

California · 6,720 residents · 12.686 sq mi
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Thermalito has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,865. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $254,900. The poverty rate of 20.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,720
+11%since 2000
from 6,045 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
530 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Thermalito
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,865
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,760 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,979
+154%since 2000
from $11,819 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+14%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,900
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,178
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $561 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+69%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(4,467)
Black0.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(465)
Asian10.5%(635)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.8%(2,585)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(3,366)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(1,119)
Asian23.8%(1,597)
Other9.2%(621)
Diversity Score82%(5,513)
Diversity Score
82
+92%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+67%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 21.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 46.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.5%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2012
from 24.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+19.3 ptssince 2017
from 67.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 74.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thermalito, California?

Thermalito, California has about 6,720 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thermalito, California?

The typical household in Thermalito, California earns about $54,865 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thermalito, California expensive?

In Thermalito, California, the median home is worth about $254,900, and the typical rent is about $1,178 a month.

How educated are people in Thermalito, California?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Thermalito, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thermalito, California?

About 20.4% of people in Thermalito, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thermalito, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Thermalito, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,074 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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