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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Thermalito

California · 5,646 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 $18,698. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $58,900. Households here earn about 48% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,646
−7%vs 2000
vs 6,045 in 2000
1990 – 2024
445 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.8
−4%vs 2000
vs 37.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Thermalito
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,698
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,760 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,085
−23%vs 2000
vs $11,819 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.8%
−9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$58,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $73,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$399
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $561 in 2000
US average: $450
74.4%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.7% in 2000
25.6% rent
3.2
+15%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(5,068)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino5%(280)
Asian4.6%(257)
Other5.5%(312)
Diversity Score32.7%(1,847)
33
−23%vs 2000
vs 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.7%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.9%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thermalito, California?

Thermalito, California has about 5,646 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Thermalito, California?

The typical household in Thermalito, California earns about $18,698 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 $58,900, and the typical rent is about $399 a month.

How educated are people in Thermalito, California?

About 5.7% 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 18.8% of people in Thermalito, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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