Ocotillo is a CDP located in Imperial County California. Ocotillo has a 2024 population of 126. Ocotillo is currently declining at a rate of -7.35% annually but its population has increased by 186.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 44 in 2020.
The average household income in Ocotillo is $24,335 with a poverty rate of 43.84%. The median age in Ocotillo is 58.3 years: 64.5 years for males, and 56.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ocotillo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73 | 50% |
| Other race | 51 | 34.93% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 15.07% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 72 | 2.03 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Married | 72 | 2.03 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Family | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.03
Average Family Size
2.03
Average Household Size
77.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 7.53% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13 | 8.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 29 | 19.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 34.93% |
| Some College | 42 | 28.77% |
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 | 73 | 62 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 73 | 22 | 0 |
| Other Race | 51 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 22 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.81%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
39.04% of Ocotillo residents speak only English, while 60.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 50% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73 | 42 | 57.53% |
| Multiple | 22 | 22 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 22 | 30.14% |
43.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
50%
Male Poverty Rate
32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ocotillo is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ocotillo is Hispanic, with 30.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 100% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 100% |
| Some College | 52.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $20,761 | $24,335 |
| Households | $20,761 | $24,335 |
| Married Families | $20,761 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | - |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
100.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
100.0%
Male Marriage Rate
100.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
48
Number of Veterans
48
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 28 |
| Korea | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 28 | 54.9% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 38.36% |
| White | 20 | 27.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
15.1%
Labor Force Participation
0%
Employment Rate
100%
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
44.52%
Born in Ocotillo
73.29%
Native Born
26.71%
Foreign Born
15.75%
Non Citizen
10.96%
Naturalized
73.29% of Ocotillo residents were born in the United States, with 44.52% having been born in California. 15.75% 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 | 126 | -10 | -7.35% |
| 2023 | 136 | -10 | -6.85% |
| 2022 | 146 | -21 | -12.57% |
| 2021 | 167 | 123 | 279.55% |
| 2020 | 44 | -45 | -50.56% |
| 2019 | 89 | 31 | 53.45% |
| 2018 | 58 | -56 | -49.12% |
| 2017 | 114 | -12 | -9.52% |
| 2016 | 126 | -126 | -50% |
| 2015 | 252 | 31 | 14.03% |
| 2014 | 221 | -79 | -26.33% |
| 2013 | 300 | 25 | 9.09% |
| 2012 | 275 | 22 | 8.7% |
| 2011 | 253 | -13 | -4.89% |
| 2010 | 266 | 0 | 0% |