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Willow Creek

California · 1,710 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 $27,957. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% 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 $251,300. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 54% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,710
−2%since 2000
from 1,743 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
56 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.5
+10%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8701K1K2K2K1990201020202024Willow Creek
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,957
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,276 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,535
+21%since 2000
from $18,664 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance14.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,300
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$610
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.4%
−32.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
31.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.0
+146%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(1,324)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(108)
Asian0.8%(14)
Other10%(170)
Diversity Score39.8%(680)
Diversity Score
40
+119%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+20%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
5.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.2%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willow Creek, California?

Willow Creek, California has about 1,710 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Willow Creek, California earns about $27,957 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 $251,300, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in Willow Creek, California?

About 17.8% 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 17.6% of people in Willow Creek, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willow Creek, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Willow Creek, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 145 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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