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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Wasco

California · 12,294 residents · 9.387 sq mi
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Wasco has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,976. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 8,969 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $62,700. At a median age of 25.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 25.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% 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

12,294
−42%vs 2000
vs 21,263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,310 / sq mi
−42%vs 2000
vs 2,265 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
25.8
−12%vs 2000
vs 29.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
11K15K20K24K29K1990201020202024Wasco
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,976
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,997 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,097
−50%vs 2000
vs $14,228 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$62,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $80,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$352
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $406 in 2000
US average: $450
54.2%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.8% in 2000
45.8% rent
3.1
+13%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.6%(4,588)
Black9.8%(2,088)
Hispanic / Latino66.7%(14,187)
Asian0.6%(126)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.7%(12,902)
1990
White, non-Hispanic38.6%(4,744)
Black5.6%(684)
Hispanic / Latino63.1%(7,762)
Asian1.3%(156)
Other54.6%(6,710)
Diversity Score85.1%(10,467)
85
+40%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
41.6%
−12.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.1%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Wasco, California?

Wasco, California has about 12,294 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Wasco, California?

The typical household in Wasco, California earns about $19,976 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wasco, California expensive?

In Wasco, California, the median home is worth about $62,700, and the typical rent is about $352 a month.

How educated are people in Wasco, California?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wasco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wasco, California?

About 27.2% of people in Wasco, 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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