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Thermalito

California · 7,198 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 $37,302. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 9% 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 $162,700. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
7,198
+19%since 2000
from 6,045 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
567 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+4%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Thermalito
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,302
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,760 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,620
+83%since 2000
from $11,819 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,700
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,030
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $561 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+59%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(4,195)
Black1%(72)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(804)
Asian19.9%(1,429)
Other5.7%(410)
Diversity Score71.4%(5,142)
Diversity Score
71
+67%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 21.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 46.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.9%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thermalito, California?

Thermalito, California has about 7,198 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thermalito, California?

The typical household in Thermalito, California earns about $37,302 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 $162,700, and the typical rent is about $1,030 a month.

How educated are people in Thermalito, California?

About 9.3% 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 23.9% 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 1,552 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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