CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5.02
California · Butte County · 5,439 residents · 0.427 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 5.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,224. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $472,300. At a median age of 22.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 58.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Butte County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,439
+11%since 2020
from 4,895 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12,738 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 11,464 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
22.4
−1%since 2020
from 22.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$28,224
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,899 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,655
+9%since 2020
from $18,072 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
58.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.522
−2%since 2020
from 0.534 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Finance & insurance1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
Construction1.4%
Retail trade1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
Other services1.1%
Education & health services0.6%
Public administration0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$472,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $354,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,517
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,115 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
87.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
16.7
+51%since 2020
from 11.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(2,460)
Black9%(441)
Hispanic / Latino27.6%(1,351)
Asian11%(537)
Other2.2%(106)
Diversity Score81.3%(3,981)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(2,435)
Black15.4%(837)
Hispanic / Latino28.8%(1,565)
Asian5.8%(313)
Other5.3%(289)
Diversity Score85.9%(4,670)
Diversity Score
86
+6%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 85.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.8 min
+5%since 2020
from 16.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
58.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
Female
41.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
Foreign born
11.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 93.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,439 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $28,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $472,300, and the typical rent is about $1,517 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.3% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 58.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Butte CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024