Santa Catalina Island, Avalon, CA Demographics
What is the population of Santa Catalina Island?
There are 3,822 residents in Santa Catalina Island, with a median age of 41.9. Of this, 52.9% are males and 47.1% are females. US-born citizens make up 75.82% of the resident pool in Santa Catalina Island, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.58%. Additionally, 15.59% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 3,493 people in Santa Catalina Island currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 3,822 | -3.0% |
| Male Population | 2,022 | -2.4% |
| Female Population | 1,800 | -3.7% |
Male Population 52.9%
Female Population 47.1%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41.9 | -7.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 2,898 | -4.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 328 | -1.5% |
| Not Citizen | 596 | 2.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 75.82%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.58%
Not Citizen 15.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 4 | N/A |
| Moved from Same County | 191 | 39.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 20 | -23.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 114 | -0.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 3,493 | -4.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.1%
Moved from Same County 5%
Moved from Same State 0.52%
Moved from Different State 2.98%
Same House as Last Year 91.39%
What are the employment statistics in Santa Catalina Island?
White-collar workers make up 78.35% of the working population in Santa Catalina Island, while blue-collar employees account for 21.65%. There are also 358 entrepreneurs in Santa Catalina Island (15.59% of the workforce); 1,588 workers employed in private companies (69.16%); and 165 people working in governmental institutions (7.19%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,799 | -2.4% |
| Blue Collar | 497 | -3.9% |
White Collar 78.35%
Blue Collar 21.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 358 | -32.5% |
| Private Companies | 1,588 | -0.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 165 | 217.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 185 | 2.2% |
Self Employees 15.59%
Private Companies 69.16%
Governmental Workers 7.19%
Not for Profit Companies 8.06%
How many households are there in Santa Catalina Island?
There are a total of 1,397 households in Santa Catalina Island, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 73.51% of these Santa Catalina Island households, while non-family units account for the remaining 26.49%. Additionally, 24.98% of households have children and 75.02% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 1,397 | -9.5% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 1,027 | -4.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 370 | -20.4% |
Family Households 73.51%
Non-Family Households 26.49%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 349 | -3.9% |
| Households without Children | 1,048 | -11.2% |
Households with Children 24.98%
Households without Children 75.02%
What are the median and average incomes in Santa Catalina Island?
The average annual household income in Santa Catalina Island is $111,184, while the median household income sits at $89,107 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $71,587, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $99,235.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $111,184 | 8.8% |
| Median Household Income | $89,107 | 14.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | -34 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 3,402 | 2.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Santa Catalina Island?
There are 2,180 housing units in Santa Catalina Island, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1954. Of the 1,397 occupied housing units in Santa Catalina Island, 31.85% are owner-occupied, while 68.15% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.67% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,577,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,931 per month in Santa Catalina Island.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 2,180 | -8.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1954 | -0.8% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 914 | 4.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 136 | -29.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 105 | 26.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11 | -78.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 490 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 300 | -16.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 43 | -47.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 181 | -27.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,397 | -9.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 445 | -11.5% |
| Renter Occupied | $952 | -8.5% |
Owner Occupied 31.85%
Renter Occupied 68.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 270 | -10.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 175 | -13.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,577,400 | N/A |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $880,200 | 9.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,931 | 5.4% |
With Mortgage 60.67%
Without Mortgage 39.33%
What is the level of education in Santa Catalina Island?
Approximately 31.75% of the population in Santa Catalina Island holds a high school degree (that's 953 residents), while 24.82% have attained a college certificate (971 locals) and 15.06% have a bachelor's degree (452 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 327 | 27.7% |
| Some High School | 953 | 0.9% |
| Some College | 971 | -13.2% |
| Associate Degree | 428 | -15.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 452 | -17.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 97 | -22.4% |
No High School 10.89%
Some High School 31.75%
Some College 24.82%
Associate Degree 14.26%
Bachelor's Degree 15.06%
Graduate Degree 3.23%
What is the marital status of Santa Catalina Island residents?
A total of 1,130 people in Santa Catalina Island have never been married (which represents 35.62% of the total population), while 1,533 of them are wedded (48.33%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 72 (2.27%) and 259 (8.17%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,130 | 6.0% |
| Married | 1,533 | -16.2% |
| Separated | 72 | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 250 | 30.9% |
| Divorced | 259 | 259.0% |
Never Married 35.62%
Married 48.33%
Separated 2.27%
Widowed 7.88%
Divorced 8.17%
What are the most common means of transportation in Santa Catalina Island?
The top three means of transportation people in Santa Catalina Island use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 1,034 residents commute by car, 850 prefer going to work by walking and 176 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,034 | 8.4% |
| Bicycle | 176 | 61.5% |
| Walk | 850 | -10.8% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.