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Weldon

California · 2,493 residents · 26.663 sq mi
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Weldon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,221. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $178,800. With a median age of 60.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 64% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,493
+4%since 2000
from 2,387 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
94 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 90 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.0
+15%since 2000
from 52.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K2000201020202024Weldon
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,221
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,857 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,159
+65%since 2000
from $15,243 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
+19%since 2010
from 0.392 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,800
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,120
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.2%
+38.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+103%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(2,073)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(149)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.7%(422)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(1,971)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(402)
Asian1.7%(42)
Other3.1%(78)
Diversity Score43.5%(1,083)
Diversity Score
43
+146%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.5%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
−8%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.0%
+36.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% 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
5.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 27.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
34.4%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.6%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2012
from 27.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.7%
+24.0 ptssince 2017
from 54.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 4.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weldon, California?

Weldon, California has about 2,493 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weldon, California?

The typical household in Weldon, California earns about $35,221 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weldon, California expensive?

In Weldon, California, the median home is worth about $178,800, and the typical rent is about $1,120 a month.

How educated are people in Weldon, California?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Weldon, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weldon, California?

About 28.9% of people in Weldon, California live below the federal poverty line.

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