Hathaway Pines, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 163, Hathaway Pines's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Hathaway Pines is a small community located in California. The total population is 163. It ranks as the 1401st most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hathaway Pines is 56.8 years. This is 50% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. Only 3.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hathaway Pines is $50,370. This is 49% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 35.0%. This is 191% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 28.0%. This is 323% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $342,600. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.8x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 55% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hathaway Pines has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (93.9% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (6.1%) is well below the state average of 40.2%.

Education

24.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hathaway Pines, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.