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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Stanislaus County

California · 370,522 residents · 1,496.15 sq mi
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Stanislaus County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,793. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 76,475 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $123,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
370,522
−17%vs 2000
vs 446,997 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
248 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
30.7
−3%vs 2000
vs 31.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
352K407K462K517K572K1990201020202024Stanislaus County
2024554K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,793
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,101 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,731
−25%vs 2000
vs $16,913 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
14.1%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $123,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$482
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $611 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.9% in 2000
39.3% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+34%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(256,001)
Black2.4%(10,621)
Hispanic / Latino31.7%(141,871)
Asian4.1%(18,234)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.9%(294,527)
1990
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(297,925)
Black1.6%(6,039)
Hispanic / Latino21.6%(80,041)
Asian5.1%(18,856)
Other12.9%(47,702)
Diversity Score64.8%(239,950)
Diversity Score
65
−2%vs 2000
vs 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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 Stanislaus County, California?

Stanislaus County, California has about 370,522 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Stanislaus County, California?

The typical household in Stanislaus County, California earns about $29,793 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stanislaus County, California expensive?

In Stanislaus County, California, the median home is worth about $123,000, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Stanislaus County, California?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Stanislaus County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanislaus County, California?

About 14.1% of people in Stanislaus County, California live below the federal poverty line.

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