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Tropico

California · Glendale · 10,690 residents · 0.737 sq mi
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The short version

Tropico has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,283. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $704,059. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Tropico; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
4% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,690
Population density
14,505 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,283
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,160
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$704,059
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,024
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
4.1%
95.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(5,415)
Black1.7%(184)
Hispanic / Latino26.9%(2,879)
Asian19.2%(2,056)
Other1.5%(156)
Diversity Score79.2%(8,464)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(5,415)
Black1.7%(184)
Hispanic / Latino26.9%(2,879)
Asian19.2%(2,056)
Other1.5%(156)
Diversity Score79.2%(8,464)
Diversity Score
79
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
Female
52.9%
Foreign born
58.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
28.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tropico, Glendale, California?

Tropico, Glendale, California has about 10,690 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tropico, Glendale, California?

The typical household in Tropico, Glendale, California earns about $70,283 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tropico, Glendale, California expensive?

In Tropico, Glendale, California, the median home is worth about $704,059, and the typical rent is about $2,024 a month.

How educated are people in Tropico, Glendale, California?

About 37.1% of adults age 25 and over in Tropico, Glendale, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tropico, Glendale, California?

About 14.3% of people in Tropico, Glendale, 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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