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Weed

California · 2,967 residents · 4.817 sq mi
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Weed has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,064. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $189,500. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 57% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,967
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,978 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
616 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.7
−7%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Weed
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,064
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,803
+27%since 2000
from $12,434 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,500
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.7%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
52.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.3
+137%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(1,950)
Black6.9%(204)
Hispanic / Latino16%(475)
Asian4%(118)
Other3.3%(98)
Diversity Score61.8%(1,833)
Diversity Score
62
+9%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.3 min
−3%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.1%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weed, California?

Weed, California has about 2,967 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weed, California?

The typical household in Weed, California earns about $26,064 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 $189,500, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Weed, California?

About 9.9% 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 17.5% 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 95 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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