Wasco, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Wasco | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,571 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2511.0 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 3.47% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 31.0 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 5,471 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Wasco grew by 27.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 24,013 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Wasco has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Wasco | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,620 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.17% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Wasco is about 47% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Wasco | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $275,047 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $992 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 56.3% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Wasco is about 23.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $992 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Wasco spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 175 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Wasco | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.0 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.1 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 175 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,432 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 2.1% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,598 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,310 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Wasco is 21 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Wasco has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Wasco | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.0% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.64 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Wasco has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Wasco | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 28.3% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.3% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wasco, California.
What is the population of Wasco, California?
The population of Wasco, California is 23,571, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Wasco, California?
The population density of Wasco, California is 2511.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Wasco, California?
The median household income in Wasco, California is $51,620, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Wasco, California?
The median home price in Wasco, California is $275,047, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Wasco, California?
The unemployment rate in Wasco, California is 7.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.