Lathrop, California Income Statistics
Lathrop Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Lathrop Below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Lathrop | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $113,670 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $62,075 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 6.6% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 13.9% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 21.8% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Lathrop is about 15% higher than in California. Income has been growing faster in Lathrop (6.6%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 14% of adults in Lathrop earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Lathrop, California grew by 69.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $113,670 in 2024. That's an average of about 6.6% per year.
Lathrop has stayed well above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never fallen below it. It came closest in 2013, at 21% higher. The gap has widened from 31% in 2009 to 41% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Lathrop
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 3,859 households (55.5% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 13.2% of households in Lathrop had an income under $35,000 and 35.3% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Lathrop has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (21.8% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $35,000 to $49,999 (6.4% vs 10.1%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 288 | 4.1% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 123 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 200 | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 306 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 444 | 6.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 873 | 12.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 856 | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,409 | 20.3% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 938 | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,512 | 21.8% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 6,950 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 2,868 residents (13.9% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 17.4% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 20.1% of Lathrop residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 26.2% had some income but less than $25,000, and 21.0% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Lathrop has a larger share of residents with no personal income (20.1% vs 12.8%) and a smaller share earning $35,000 to $49,999 (9.8% vs 12.6%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 4,160 | 20.1% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 2,127 | 10.3% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,623 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,665 | 8.1% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,503 | 7.3% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,027 | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,211 | 15.5% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,478 | 7.2% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 2,868 | 13.9% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 20,661 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 20.1% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Lathrop
| Metric | Lathrop | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.590 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $72,075 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $60,020 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 16.7% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Lathrop, it is 0.590, higher than California's 0.572, so income is less evenly distributed here than there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 20% more than women's income in Lathrop, California. Over a 35-year career, a 20% wage gap accumulates to roughly $421,925 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Lathrop, California has narrowed from about 28% to 17% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 29% in 2012, and was narrowest at 14% in 2015. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $2,380 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Lathrop | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 11.0% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 30 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 1,074 people are unemployed in Lathrop, California.
The average commute time in Lathrop is 30 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Lathrop, California has fallen from 13.9% to 8.3% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 15.4% in 2012 and fell as low as 6.7% in 2020.
Lathrop has stayed well above the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never dropped below it. It came closest in 2018, at 0.8 points higher. The gap has narrowed from 5.2 points in 2011 to 3.1 points in 2024.
Lathrop, CA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Lathrop, CA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop, CA | 27,462 | $113,670 #2/3 | 6.6%/yr #1/3 | 8.3% #3/3 | 0.590 #3/3 |
| Manteca, CA | 70,217 | $92,263 | 5.3%/yr | 6.6% | 0.575 |
| Tracy, CA | 85,045 | $118,725 | 5.5%/yr | 5.7% | 0.560 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lathrop, California has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it about on par with California, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Lathrop, California.
How Rich Is Lathrop, California?
Lathrop has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $113,670, about 15% higher than the California average of $99,161.
How has median household income changed in Lathrop, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Lathrop, California rose 69%, from $67,067 to $113,670. Over the same years, income here outpaced California as a whole: +69% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Lathrop in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Lathrop, California was $111,191, up 7% from $104,127 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Lathrop in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Lathrop, California was $85,012. By 2024 it had risen 34% to $113,670.
Is unemployment high in Lathrop, California?
Unemployment in Lathrop, California is 8.3%, well above the California rate of 6.6%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Lathrop, California?
The Gini coefficient in Lathrop is 0.590. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Lathrop, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Lathrop, California has narrowed from about 28% to 17% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 29% in 2012, and was narrowest at 14% in 2015. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $2,380 since 2009.
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