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.

Atwater, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

32,162

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

59.8%19,232

White

26.1%8,408

Asian

6.6%2,137

Two or More

3.2%1,032

Black

3%975

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.9%294

Other

0.2%78

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%643

High School Diploma

27.7%5,457

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%1,732

Some College (1+ yr)

14.6%2,883

Associate's Degree

7.2%1,423

Bachelor's Degree

10.2%2,008

Master's Degree

2.1%416

Professional Degree

0.5%105

Doctorate

0.1%16

HS or Higher

74.4%

BA or Higher

12.9%

Graduate+

2.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$363,400

Median Renti

$1,279

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.1%5,141

Renter-Occupied

47.9%4,731

Total Units

10,080

Homeownership

52.1%

Vacancy Rate

2.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.4%329

$50K–$100K

2.9%151

$100K–$150K

0.5%28

$150K–$200K

3.2%167

$200K–$300K

10.9%558

$300K–$500K

65.3%3,357

$500K–$1M

9.7%500

$1M+

1%51

Rent Distribution

Under $500

115

$500–$750

130

$750–$1,000

802

$1,000–$1,250

1,158

$1,250–$1,500

992

$1,500–$2,000

986

$2,000+

457

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%75

2010–2019

6.8%687

2000–2009

18%1,819

1990–1999

11.2%1,130

1980–1989

16.8%1,694

1970–1979

19.2%1,936

1960–1969

8.2%824

1950–1959

13.2%1,327

1940–1949

4.4%441

1939 or earlier

1.5%147

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.7%7,080

Electricity

24%2,374

Solar

2.2%216

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%138

Wood

0.4%39

No Fuel

0.3%25

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,472

Mean Household Incomei

$80,610

Per Capita Incomei

$28,045

Poverty Ratei

20.8%

Unemploymenti

12.2%

Labor Forcei

14,675

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.3%429

$10K–$15K

4.5%440

$15K–$20K

4.8%473

$20K–$25K

4.1%409

$25K–$30K

4.3%424

$30K–$35K

5.7%560

$35K–$40K

1.7%171

$40K–$45K

3%293

$45K–$50K

4.9%484

$50K–$60K

9.6%944

$60K–$75K

11.9%1,174

$75K–$100K

11.8%1,162

$100K–$125K

10.5%1,034

$125K–$150K

7.9%782

$150K–$200K

7.7%759

$200K+

3.4%334

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

306

Residentsi

504

Avg. Tenant Renti

$485/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing52 homes97% occupied$521/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers202 homes74% occupied$487/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 836 homes96% occupied$419/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,472/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

76.3%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

19%

Low income$32K–$52K/yr

3.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $52K/yr

1.6%

Who Receives This Housing

81.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

65.2% of subsidized households are minority

28.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.9% 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

6,93221.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

5,363

India

353

Philippines

175

Korea

United Kingdom

Guatemala

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,626

Avg. Commutei

28.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

12,772

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,411(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.7%Insured

9.3%Uninsured

Atwater, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026