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Winterhaven

California · 234 residents · 0.244 sq mi
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Population has fallen 56% since 2000, a loss of 295 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 80.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
57% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
234
−56%since 2000
from 529 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
959 / sq mi
−56%since 2000
from 2,168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.2
−3%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
02364717079432000201020202024Winterhaven
2024234
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
80.3%
+33.2 ptssince 2000
from 47.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
+23%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
56.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 47.5% in 2000
43.2% rent
Vacancy rate
30.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−59.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(175)
Black2.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino56.3%(298)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.7%(332)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.7%(32)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other80.3%(188)
Diversity Score41.5%(97)
Diversity Score
42
−34%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
43.2%
+33.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
52.2%
+28.5 ptssince 2011
from 23.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
100.0%
+43.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+43.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
67.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.0%
−17.8 ptssince 2012
from 23.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2013
from 38.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+77.1 ptssince 2017
from 22.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2016
from 93.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2016
from 7.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winterhaven, California?

Winterhaven, California has about 234 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Winterhaven, California?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Winterhaven, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winterhaven, California?

About 80.3% of people in Winterhaven, California live below the federal poverty line.

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