Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Huron, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,519

Median Agei

26.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

99.3%6,474

Black

0.4%26

White

0.3%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%49

High School Diploma

19.7%663

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%165

Some College (1+ yr)

9.1%305

Associate's Degree

5.7%192

Bachelor's Degree

2.8%93

HS or Higher

43.6%

BA or Higher

2.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$251,700

Median Renti

$1,054

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

24.6%470

Renter-Occupied

75.4%1,442

Total Units

1,973

Homeownership

24.6%

Vacancy Rate

3.1%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

4.5%21

$100K–$150K

10.2%48

$150K–$200K

3.8%18

$200K–$300K

37.4%176

$300K–$500K

44%207

Rent Distribution

Under $500

179

$500–$750

173

$750–$1,000

281

$1,000–$1,250

320

$1,250–$1,500

287

$1,500–$2,000

164

Year Built

2020 or later

3.2%63

2010–2019

8.8%173

2000–2009

22.9%451

1990–1999

10.8%214

1980–1989

22.8%449

1970–1979

1.5%29

1960–1969

7.7%151

1950–1959

17.5%345

1940–1949

3.3%65

1939 or earlier

1.7%33

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.4%1,327

Electricity

27.1%518

Solar

2%38

No Fuel

1.5%29

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,500

Mean Household Incomei

$62,892

Per Capita Incomei

$18,570

Poverty Ratei

30.4%

Unemploymenti

12.4%

Labor Forcei

2,967

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12.8%245

$10K–$15K

3.1%59

$15K–$20K

2.7%52

$20K–$25K

4.6%88

$25K–$30K

2.3%44

$30K–$35K

8.2%157

$35K–$40K

2%38

$40K–$45K

7.7%148

$45K–$50K

5.6%107

$50K–$60K

2.6%50

$60K–$75K

7.7%147

$75K–$100K

22.1%423

$100K–$125K

10.6%202

$125K–$150K

6.9%131

$150K–$200K

1.1%21

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

192

Residentsi

580

Avg. Tenant Renti

$511/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

17 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing22 homes87% occupied$550/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers51 homes85% occupied$496/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8114 homes88% occupied$510/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,500/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

81.4%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

11.1%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

6.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $42K/yr

1.3%

Who Receives This Housing

85.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

97.6% of subsidized households are minority

3.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

11.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,79442.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,255

Guatemala

249

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,499

Avg. Commutei

27.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,598

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

0(0% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.1%Insured

18.9%Uninsured