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Weldon

California · 2,642 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 $32,690. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% 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 $125,700. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,642
+11%since 2000
from 2,387 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
99 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 90 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.7
−3%since 2000
from 52.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K2000201020202024Weldon
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,690
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,857 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,973
+18%since 2000
from $15,243 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services9.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,700
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.0%
−49.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
22.8% rent
Vacancy rate
25.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+54%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(2,269)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(217)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other7.2%(190)
Diversity Score34.8%(919)
Diversity Score
35
+97%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+73%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% 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
4.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.8%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.4%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weldon, California?

Weldon, California has about 2,642 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weldon, California?

The typical household in Weldon, California earns about $32,690 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 $125,700, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Weldon, California?

About 7.9% 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 21.8% of people in Weldon, California live below the federal poverty line.

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