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Trinidad

California · 307 residents · 0.488 sq mi
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Trinidad is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $542,500. With a median age of 58.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Despite a median home value of $542,500, the poverty rate sits 23% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
307
−1%since 2000
from 311 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
629 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 637 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.3
+16%since 2000
from 50.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1742493243994741990201020202024Trinidad
2024347
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,125
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,004
+107%since 2000
from $28,050 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.1%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Information2.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$542,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,804
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $830 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
36.7% rent
Afford Score
6.2
−20%since 2000
from 7.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(290)
Black1.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(7)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(258)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(10)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other15.8%(49)
Diversity Score40%(123)
Diversity Score
40
+259%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.9%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+72%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−19.9 ptssince 2011
from 77.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.4%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trinidad, California?

Trinidad, California has about 307 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trinidad, California?

The typical household in Trinidad, California earns about $88,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trinidad, California expensive?

In Trinidad, California, the median home is worth about $542,500, and the typical rent is about $1,804 a month.

How educated are people in Trinidad, California?

About 69.9% of adults age 25 and over in Trinidad, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trinidad, California?

About 15.8% of people in Trinidad, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trinidad, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Trinidad, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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