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Willow Creek

California · 1,076 residents · 30.31 sq mi
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Willow Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,137. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 667 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $389,500. With a median age of 60.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 52% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,076
−38%since 2000
from 1,743 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
35 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.7
+35%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8701K1K2K2K1990201020202024Willow Creek
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,137
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,276 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,026
+66%since 2000
from $18,664 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.299
−33%since 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade29.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$389,500
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
40.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.7%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.3
+126%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(1,372)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(97)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.2%(317)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(837)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(64)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.3%(175)
Diversity Score45.6%(491)
Diversity Score
46
+151%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.0 min
−42%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.6%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.7%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
23.7%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.1%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
39.8%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.2%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
38.9%
+22.0 ptssince 2012
from 16.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+21.6 ptssince 2017
from 67.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2016
from 90.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2016
from 8.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willow Creek, California?

Willow Creek, California has about 1,076 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willow Creek, California?

The typical household in Willow Creek, California earns about $47,137 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willow Creek, California expensive?

In Willow Creek, California, the median home is worth about $389,500.

How educated are people in Willow Creek, California?

About 33.0% of adults age 25 and over in Willow Creek, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willow Creek, California?

About 15.8% of people in Willow Creek, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willow Creek, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Willow Creek, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 489 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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