Occidental is a CDP located in Sonoma County California. Occidental has a 2024 population of 1,052. Occidental is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually but its population has increased by 20.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 876 in 2020.
The average household income in Occidental is $163,756 with a poverty rate of 8.48%. The median age in Occidental is 60.3 years: 61.4 years for males, and 50.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Occidental was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 758 | 71.44% |
| Other race | 182 | 17.15% |
| Two or more races | 97 | 9.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 1.51% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 550 | 1.93 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Non Family | 290 | 1.12 | 44.8 | 55.2 |
| Married | 242 | 2.87 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Female | 18 | 2.22 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.47
Average Family Size
1.93
Average Household Size
63.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 31 | 3.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 395 | 42.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 209 | 22.33% |
| High School Graduate | 93 | 9.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 2.56% |
| Some College | 184 | 19.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 687 | 687 | 483 |
| Other Race | 130 | 130 | 90 |
| 2+ Races | 77 | 53 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 67 | 43 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,806 | $33,910 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,071 | $114,250 | $76,429 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,556 | $38,625 | $0 |
| Some College | $38,060 | $38,707 | $0 |
$55,556
Average Earnings
$38,625
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.32% of Occidental residents speak only English, while 10.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 182 | 45 | 24.73% |
| White | 732 | 35 | 4.78% |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Multiple | 97 | 2 | 2.06% |
8.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.25%
Male Poverty Rate
11.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Occidental is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Occidental is Multiple, with 2.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.35% |
| Some College | 10.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.79% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 4.37% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $237,526 |
| Households | $86,042 | $163,756 |
| Married Families | $203,889 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $75,119 | $66,809 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
29
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 2.31% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 15.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
49.58%
Born in Occidental
86.99%
Native Born
13.01%
Foreign Born
4.52%
Non Citizen
8.48%
Naturalized
86.99% of Occidental residents were born in the United States, with 49.58% having been born in California. 4.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,052 | -4 | -0.38% |
| 2023 | 1,056 | -5 | -0.47% |
| 2022 | 1,061 | -65 | -5.77% |
| 2021 | 1,126 | 250 | 28.54% |
| 2020 | 876 | 53 | 6.44% |
| 2019 | 823 | -10 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 833 | -59 | -6.61% |
| 2017 | 892 | -6 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | 898 | -261 | -22.52% |
| 2015 | 1,159 | 4 | 0.35% |
| 2014 | 1,155 | -230 | -16.61% |
| 2013 | 1,385 | 14 | 1.02% |
| 2012 | 1,371 | 107 | 8.47% |
| 2011 | 1,264 | 149 | 13.36% |
| 2010 | 1,115 | 0 | 0% |