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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Thermalito

California · 6,045 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 $26,760. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $73,400. The poverty rate of 27.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,045
+7%since 1990
from 5,646 in 1990
1990 – 2024
477 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 445 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.1
+4%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Thermalito
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,760
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,698 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,819
+30%since 1990
from $9,085 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.9%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$561
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $399 in 1990
US average: $602
72.7%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
27.3% rent
2.7
−13%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(5,068)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino5%(280)
Asian4.6%(257)
Diversity Score32.7%(1,847)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(4,467)
Black0.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(465)
Asian10.5%(635)
Diversity Score42.8%(2,585)
43
+31%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.0%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.7%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−18%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 6,045 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Thermalito, California?

The typical household in Thermalito, California earns about $26,760 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 $73,400, and the typical rent is about $561 a month.

How educated are people in Thermalito, California?

About 3.0% 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 27.9% 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 399 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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