Population 6,809 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Calipatria
Household size in Calipatria
| Period | Calipatria | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.18 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.64 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.23 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Calipatria are large by national standards, averaging 3.23 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 3.18, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Calipatria
| Period | Calipatria | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.8 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.2 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Calipatria is young: half of its residents are under 34.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 31.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Calipatria
| Period | Calipatria | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Calipatria: 22.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.6 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 33 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Calipatria
Renters in Calipatria
| Period | Calipatria | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.5% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.4% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.5% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.1% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Calipatria than nationally: 39.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Even so, renters make up a smaller share here than in California overall (44.1%). About two-thirds of owners (65.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.5 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Calipatria
| Period | Calipatria | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 47.7% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Calipatria: 18.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 7.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Calipatria
| Period | Calipatria | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Calipatria is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Calipatria
| Period | Calipatria | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $585 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $732 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $721 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $945 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$360 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Calipatria costs $945 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $360 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 35.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Calipatria
Bachelor's degrees in Calipatria
| Period | Calipatria | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.1% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Calipatria: 8.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 42 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Calipatria
| Period | Calipatria | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 55.9% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 64.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 59.5% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About four in ten adults in Calipatria never finished high school, well above the national share: only 59.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 36 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Calipatria
| Period | Calipatria | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Calipatria runs well above the national rate: 7.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Calipatria compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calipatria | 3.23 | 34.3 | 22.7% | 39.1% | 18.6% | 1972 | $945 | 8.4% | 59.5% | 7.8% |
| Wiest | 3.29 | 37.2 | 12.5% | 43.8% | 16.7% | 1964 | $974 | 11.1% | 66.4% | 10.0% |
| Westmorland | 3.60 | 31.0 | 17.3% | 47.5% | 14.5% | 1981 | $801 | 11.1% | 68.8% | 11.5% |
| Niland | 2.80 | 47.7 | 4.4% | 40.5% | 33.2% | 1972 | $974 | 18.3% | 75.5% | 1.0% |
| Ocotillo Wells | 1.89 | 62.4 | 6.7% | 40.4% | 43.8% | 1988 | $730 | 12.0% | 79.3% | 14.9% |
| Borrego Springs | 1.84 | 62.1 | 8.9% | 29.5% | 43.0% | 1985 | $868 | 30.8% | 87.6% | 6.0% |
| Ranchita | 2.33 | 53.1 | 9.8% | 33.2% | 30.5% | 1982 | $1,335 | 22.5% | 89.6% | 4.1% |
| Julian | 2.23 | 57.1 | 12.7% | 17.8% | 32.3% | 1987 | $1,673 | 35.3% | 93.4% | 3.7% |
| Pine Hills | 2.43 | 45.6 | 11.9% | 24.0% | 39.8% | 1987 | $1,776 | 37.8% | 92.1% | 4.4% |
| Wynola | 2.55 | 50.4 | 10.8% | 31.6% | 35.6% | 1982 | $1,331 | 38.9% | 90.3% | 1.5% |
| Santa Ysabel | 2.71 | 50.9 | 10.6% | 24.4% | 28.8% | 1986 | $1,493 | 38.3% | 89.0% | 1.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Calipatria. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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