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.

Claremont, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

36,595

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

44%16,099

Hispanic/Latino

28.8%10,523

Asian

14.4%5,255

Black

6.9%2,508

Two or More

5%1,847

Other

0.7%269

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%79

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%465

High School Diploma

8.9%2,108

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%1,068

Some College (1+ yr)

11.5%2,704

Associate's Degree

7.5%1,773

Bachelor's Degree

29.3%6,922

Master's Degree

18.6%4,397

Professional Degree

4.5%1,067

Doctorate

7.5%1,767

HS or Higher

94.3%

BA or Higher

59.9%

Graduate+

30.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$897,000

Median Renti

$2,237

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.2%7,557

Renter-Occupied

36.8%4,393

Total Units

12,530

Homeownership

63.2%

Vacancy Rate

4.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%99

$50K–$100K

0.7%56

$100K–$150K

1.2%89

$150K–$200K

0.4%27

$300K–$500K

2%153

$500K–$1M

61%4,613

$1M+

33.3%2,520

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

186

$750–$1,000

135

$1,000–$1,250

161

$1,250–$1,500

313

$1,500–$2,000

890

$2,000+

2,502

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%82

2010–2019

4.6%571

2000–2009

7.4%927

1990–1999

2.6%329

1980–1989

9.6%1,207

1970–1979

15.3%1,920

1960–1969

22.2%2,777

1950–1959

21.7%2,717

1940–1949

7.2%901

1939 or earlier

8.8%1,099

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.8%9,535

Electricity

17.9%2,136

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%107

No Fuel

0.8%96

Solar

0.5%60

Wood

0.1%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$125,647

Mean Household Incomei

$158,328

Per Capita Incomei

$53,402

Poverty Ratei

5.8%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

18,716

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%382

$10K–$15K

1.9%229

$15K–$20K

1.8%217

$20K–$25K

1.3%150

$25K–$30K

4.4%523

$30K–$35K

1.3%151

$35K–$40K

1.6%192

$40K–$45K

2.2%259

$45K–$50K

1.8%220

$50K–$60K

6.2%744

$60K–$75K

5.3%633

$75K–$100K

9.4%1,127

$100K–$125K

9.5%1,133

$125K–$150K

6.7%802

$150K–$200K

14.3%1,707

$200K+

29.1%3,481

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

261

Residentsi

492

Avg. Tenant Renti

$596/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers91 homes90% occupied$699/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8170 homes99% occupied$541/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $125,647/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $38K/yr

88.3%

Very low income$38K–$63K/yr

Low income$63K–$101K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $101K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

71.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

87.5% of subsidized households are minority

25.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

49.8% 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

5,72815.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

942

China

708

Philippines

643

Korea

255

India

182

United Kingdom

159

Guatemala

141

Canada

127

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

17,406

Avg. Commutei

27 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

17,758

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

951(3.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.2%Insured

2.8%Uninsured