Population 5,630 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Salton City
Household size in Salton City
| Period | Salton City | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.85 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.41 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Salton City holds 2.85 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Still, the typical household here is smaller than in California as a whole, where it has 3.01 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.44, 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 Salton City
| Period | Salton City | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.3 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.9 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Salton City is 36.9 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 35.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the center.
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 Salton City
| Period | Salton City | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −12.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Salton City: 6.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 12.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Salton City has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of California cities.
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 Salton City
Renters in Salton City
| Period | Salton City | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.7% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −16.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 14.2% of households in Salton City rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 61.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 16.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 37 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
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 Salton City
| Period | Salton City | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.8% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.3% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.4% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −34.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Salton City: 17.4% 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 34.3 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 Salton City
| Period | Salton City | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1998 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Salton City is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing. Only 30 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 Salton City
| Period | Salton City | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $996 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $802 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $976 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,341 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$345 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Salton City pays $1,341 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $345 a month since 2006–10, up 35%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 42.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Salton City
Bachelor's degrees in Salton City
| Period | Salton City | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Salton City: 5.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 4.6 points, even as the national share rose. Only ten 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 Salton City
| Period | Salton City | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.1% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 66.4% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 59.7% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About four in ten adults in Salton City never finished high school, well above the national share: only 59.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 2.8 points, even as the national rate rose. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 37 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 Salton City
| Period | Salton City | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 34.1% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Salton City: 13.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 22 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Salton City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salton City | 2.85 | 36.9 | 6.4% | 14.2% | 17.4% | 1998 | $1,341 | 5.7% | 59.7% | 13.4% |
| Borrego Springs | 1.84 | 62.1 | 8.9% | 29.5% | 43.0% | 1985 | $868 | 30.8% | 87.6% | 6.0% |
| Niland | 2.80 | 47.7 | 4.4% | 40.5% | 33.2% | 1972 | $974 | 18.3% | 75.5% | 1.0% |
| Ranchita | 2.33 | 53.1 | 9.8% | 33.2% | 30.5% | 1982 | $1,335 | 22.5% | 89.6% | 4.1% |
| Warner Springs | 2.24 | 61.1 | 9.2% | 13.3% | 16.4% | 1991 | $1,423 | 32.2% | 88.8% | 6.5% |
| Aguanga | 2.87 | 46.5 | 8.1% | 8.4% | 22.0% | 1994 | $1,039 | 24.9% | 90.0% | 8.9% |
| Palomar Mountain | 2.56 | 60.6 | 8.2% | 14.5% | 19.9% | 1980 | $1,238 | 21.2% | 83.8% | 2.5% |
| Radec | 2.67 | 57.4 | 8.9% | 13.1% | 14.3% | 1993 | $1,329 | 29.1% | 94.8% | 4.3% |
| Pauma Valley | 2.86 | 46.5 | 8.5% | 15.1% | 14.2% | 1989 | $1,582 | 39.8% | 90.1% | 5.7% |
| Valley Center | 3.24 | 43.6 | 8.8% | 11.6% | 9.3% | 1988 | $2,172 | 32.9% | 88.1% | 4.0% |
| Pala | 3.16 | 39.0 | 16.2% | 14.5% | 6.8% | 1990 | $1,611 | 26.1% | 83.9% | 4.1% |
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 Salton City. 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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