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Wofford Heights

California · 2,213 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 $28,669. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,300. With a median age of 59.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 64% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,213
−3%since 2000
from 2,276 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
346 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 356 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.6
+2%since 2000
from 58.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Wofford Heights
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,669
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,326 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,567
+29%since 2000
from $15,937 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade24.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,120
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
24.6% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+15%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(2,026)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(142)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.6%(378)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(1,768)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(197)
Asian0.8%(17)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.4%(540)
Diversity Score
24
+47%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+2%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
27.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 38.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.1%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−93.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wofford Heights, California?

Wofford Heights, California has about 2,213 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wofford Heights, California earns about $28,669 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 $88,300, and the typical rent is about $1,120 a month.

How educated are people in Wofford Heights, California?

About 12.4% 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 28.4% 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 30 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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