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Willow Creek

California · 1,720 residents · 30.31 sq mi
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Willow Creek has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,452. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $283,700. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,720
−1%since 2000
from 1,743 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
57 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+6%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8701K1K2K2K1990201020202024Willow Creek
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,452
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,276 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,422
+47%since 2000
from $18,664 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$283,700
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
34.1% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(1,175)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(147)
Asian1.1%(19)
Other12.6%(216)
Diversity Score51.2%(881)
Diversity Score
51
+182%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
−4%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.1%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.1%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willow Creek, California?

Willow Creek, California has about 1,720 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Willow Creek, California earns about $67,452 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 $283,700.

How educated are people in Willow Creek, California?

About 19.6% 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 7.7% 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 155 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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