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Winterhaven

California · 390 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 $11,406. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 139 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 55.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 86% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
390
−26%since 2000
from 529 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,598 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 2,168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+31%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
02364717079432000201020202024Winterhaven
2024234
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$11,406
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$6,948
−4%since 2000
from $7,220 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
55.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade100%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
60.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.5% in 2000
39.7% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Winterhaven on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.4%(56)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino75.4%(294)
Asian1%(4)
Other6%(23)
Diversity Score46.3%(180)
Diversity Score
46
−26%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
50.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−23.8 ptssince 2011
from 23.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
7.9%
−43.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
100.0%
+43.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
55.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
26.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−25.0 ptssince 2013
from 38.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winterhaven, California?

Winterhaven, California has about 390 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winterhaven, California?

The typical household in Winterhaven, California earns about $11,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

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 55.0% of people in Winterhaven, California live below the federal poverty line.

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