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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wofford Heights

California · 2,276 residents · 6.401 sq mi
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Wofford Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,326. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $65,300. With a median age of 58.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 58.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,276
+4%since 1990
from 2,183 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
356 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 341 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
58.3
−5%since 1990
from 61.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Wofford Heights
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,326
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,026 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,937
+26%since 1990
from $12,659 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
20.2%
+12.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,300
−42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $85,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$427
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $379 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 82.6% in 1990
17.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−43%since 1990
from 4.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(2,166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(107)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(2,026)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(142)
Asian0.5%(11)
Diversity Score16.6%(378)
Diversity Score
17
+239%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.5%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+2%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wofford Heights, California?

Wofford Heights, California has about 2,276 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wofford Heights, California?

The typical household in Wofford Heights, California earns about $24,326 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wofford Heights, California expensive?

In Wofford Heights, California, the median home is worth about $65,300, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in Wofford Heights, California?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wofford Heights, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wofford Heights, California?

About 20.2% of people in Wofford Heights, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wofford Heights, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Wofford Heights, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 93 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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