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96101

Alturas, CA

Total Population
4,824
Median Household Income
$54,863
Median Home Value
$173,000
Median Rent
$816

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$54,863
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$173,000
100.5% above state median
Rent
$816
100% above state median
Median Age
44.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Alturas, CA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 8.3% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 16.5% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$54,863
-27.0% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-36,597,061
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.45 people

Total Households
1,906
Family Households
52.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
23.0%
#2 Industry
Mining
19.0%
#3 Industry
Agriculture
19.0%
Total Employed Residents:1,198

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
23.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.6%
42 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,645
Commute Insights
Many residents enjoy short commutes (under 10 minutes)
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Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
91.7%
1,712 employed
Labor Force
1,885
157 unemployed
Median Age
44.9 years
Per Capita Income
$26,609
Poverty Rate
16.5%

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