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Winterhaven

California · 394 residents · 0.244 sq mi
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Winterhaven has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,818. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 135 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $127,200. The poverty rate of 48.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 172%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
394
−26%since 2000
from 529 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,615 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 2,168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+25%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
02364717079432000201020202024Winterhaven
2024234
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,818
+151%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$9,210
+28%since 2000
from $7,220 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
48.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 47.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance15.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services15.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,200
+172%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2017
Median gross rent
$636
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
13.9%
−33.6 ptssince 2000
from 47.5% in 2000
58.9% rent
Vacancy rate
25.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+8%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
2000 – 2016
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic21.3%(84)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino66.2%(261)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(19)
Diversity Score54.9%(216)
Diversity Score
55
−12%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
47.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.7 min
−20%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
16.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% 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
0.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
56.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−56.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
59.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.0%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winterhaven, California?

Winterhaven, California has about 394 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winterhaven, California?

The typical household in Winterhaven, California earns about $36,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winterhaven, California expensive?

In Winterhaven, California, the median home is worth about $127,200, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Winterhaven, California?

About 4.8% 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 48.0% of people in Winterhaven, California live below the federal poverty line.

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