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.

Calistoga, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,111

Median Agei

49.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

50.2%2,568

White

47.2%2,412

Asian

1.7%85

Black

0.7%34

Two or More

0.2%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%66

High School Diploma

12.4%499

Some College (<1 yr)

6.5%262

Some College (1+ yr)

11%443

Associate's Degree

9.2%369

Bachelor's Degree

19.7%790

Master's Degree

7.5%302

Professional Degree

2%81

Doctorate

3.3%132

HS or Higher

73.2%

BA or Higher

32.5%

Graduate+

12.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

—

Median Renti

$1,767

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

50%1,003

Renter-Occupied

50%1,003

Total Units

2,166

Homeownership

50%

Vacancy Rate

7.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%20

$50K–$100K

3.9%39

$100K–$150K

12.3%123

$150K–$200K

10.7%107

$200K–$300K

16.9%170

$300K–$500K

3.8%38

$500K–$1M

25.4%255

$1M+

25%251

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

101

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

372

$2,000+

308

Year Built

2010–2019

10.7%231

2000–2009

4.5%98

1990–1999

13.3%288

1980–1989

20.7%449

1970–1979

23.5%509

1960–1969

11.6%252

1950–1959

6.7%146

1940–1949

1.5%32

1939 or earlier

7.4%161

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.4%1,372

Electricity

29.4%590

No Fuel

1.1%23

Solar

1%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$85,446

Mean Household Incomei

$143,448

Per Capita Incomei

$54,473

Poverty Ratei

5.6%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

2,602

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%85

$10K–$15K

3.7%74

$15K–$20K

0.6%13

$20K–$25K

2.3%46

$25K–$30K

5.1%103

$30K–$35K

3.1%63

$35K–$40K

4.2%85

$40K–$45K

3.5%70

$45K–$50K

0.6%12

$50K–$60K

12.6%252

$60K–$75K

3.2%64

$75K–$100K

12.3%246

$100K–$125K

13.5%270

$125K–$150K

2.7%54

$150K–$200K

14.5%290

$200K+

13.9%279

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$487/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers37 homes71% occupied$487/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $85,446/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

93%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

69% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

28% of subsidized households are minority

58% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

69% 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

2,12341.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,497

Philippines

267

Guatemala

130

Germany

United Kingdom

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,554

Avg. Commutei

24.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,602

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

216(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87%Insured

13%Uninsured