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Yermo

California · 958 residents · 0.649 sq mi
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Yermo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Households here earn about 40% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
958
+13%since 2023
from 846 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,476 / sq mi
+13%since 2023
from 1,304 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
−3%since 2023
from 39.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
5847018199361K20202024Yermo
2024958
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,167
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $56,414 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,076
−6%since 2023
from $39,363 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 24.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.295
+12%since 2023
from 0.263 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information19.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

Median gross rent
$681
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $623 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 37.3% in 2023
60.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(661)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(49)
Asian16.1%(136)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45%(381)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(649)
Black6.1%(58)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(116)
Asian14.1%(135)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.9%(602)
Diversity Score
63
+40%since 2023
from 45 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+15%since 2023
from 22.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 81.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
41.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 67.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 29.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
−12.9 ptssince 2023
from 68.9% in 2023
Female
43.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
Foreign born
28.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
42.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 73.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yermo, California?

Yermo, California has about 958 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yermo, California?

The typical household in Yermo, California earns about $59,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yermo, California expensive?

In Yermo, California, the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Yermo, California?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Yermo, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yermo, California?

About 15.1% of people in Yermo, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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