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Weldon

California · 2,303 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 $37,535. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,900. With a median age of 53.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,303
−4%since 2000
from 2,387 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
86 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 90 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.9
+3%since 2000
from 52.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K2000201020202024Weldon
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,535
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,857 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,881
+30%since 2000
from $15,243 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.2%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(1,803)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(257)
Asian1.1%(25)
Other11.9%(275)
Diversity Score49.3%(1,135)
Diversity Score
49
+179%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+28.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+8%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.4%
+21.3 ptssince 2011
from 27.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weldon, California?

Weldon, California has about 2,303 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weldon, California?

The typical household in Weldon, California earns about $37,535 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 $83,900, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Weldon, California?

About 10.7% 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 42.2% of people in Weldon, California live below the federal poverty line.

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