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Weed

California · 2,603 residents (2025 est.) · 4.817 sq mi
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Weed has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,854. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $259,600. The poverty rate of 33.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,737
−8%since 2000
from 2,978 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
568 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
+2%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,603 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Weed
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,854
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,989
+165%since 2000
from $12,434 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.590
+36%since 2010
from 0.435 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$259,600
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
51.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
+118%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(2,013)
Black9.2%(273)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(380)
Asian4.5%(135)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.7%(1,687)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(1,707)
Black3.3%(89)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(485)
Asian7.6%(207)
Other9.1%(249)
Diversity Score70.6%(1,932)
Diversity Score
71
+25%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+59%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 18.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.2%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2012
from 16.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+22.3 ptssince 2017
from 62.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 85.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 10.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weed, California?

Weed, California has about 2,737 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weed, California?

The typical household in Weed, California earns about $38,854 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weed, California expensive?

In Weed, California, the median home is worth about $259,600, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Weed, California?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Weed, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weed, California?

About 33.6% of people in Weed, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weed, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Weed, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 325 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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