Piru, CA

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Piru Overview

2,182
TOTAL POPULATION
1,060
MALE POPULATION
1,122
FEMALE POPULATION
94.47
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.85
FEMALES / 100 MALES
32.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,495
PER CAPITA INCOME
$75,192
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$80,313
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$7,538
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,122
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Piru Zip Codes

Piru Area Codes

Race in Piru

The most populous races in Piru are Hispanic or Latino (2,003 | 91.8%), White / Caucasian (1,590 | 72.9%), and Two or more Races (331 | 15.2%).
Race in Piru
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American110.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,00391.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,59072.9%
Two or more Races33115.2%
Some other Race25011.5%
Total2,182100.0%

Ancestry in Piru

The most populous ancestries reported in Piru are Mexican (1,966 | 90.1%), German (155 | 7.1%), Irish (60 | 2.8%), Dutch (42 | 1.9%), and French (36 | 1.7%), together accounting for 103.5% of all Piru residents.
Ancestry in Piru
Ancestry# Population% Population
American100.5%
Arab140.6%
Cuban40.2%
Dutch421.9%
English170.8%
French361.7%
German1557.1%
Irish602.8%
Italian70.3%
Jamaican40.2%
Mexican1,96690.1%
Polish80.4%
Scandinavian170.8%
Scottish271.2%
Slovak80.4%
Spaniard70.3%
Spanish170.8%
Swedish70.3%
Syrian140.6%
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Immigrants in Piru

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Piru came from Central America (638 | 29.2%), Latin America (638 | 29.2%), Mexico (638 | 29.2%), Canada (18 | 0.8%), and Asia (8 | 0.4%), together accounting for 88.9% of all Piru residents.
Immigrants in Piru
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia80.4%
Canada180.8%
Central America63829.2%
Latin America63829.2%
Mexico63829.2%
Syria80.4%
Western Asia80.4%
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Sex and Age in Piru

Sex and Age in Piru

The most populous age groups in Piru are 65 to 69 Years (110 | 10.4%) for men and Under 5 Years (154 | 13.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Piru
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years101 (9.5%)154 (13.7%)
5 to 9 Years72 (6.8%)80 (7.1%)
10 to 14 Years70 (6.6%)20 (1.8%)
15 to 19 Years44 (4.2%)84 (7.5%)
20 to 24 Years66 (6.2%)78 (7.0%)
25 to 29 Years103 (9.7%)118 (10.5%)
30 to 34 Years88 (8.3%)54 (4.8%)
35 to 39 Years80 (7.5%)51 (4.5%)
40 to 44 Years57 (5.4%)64 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years31 (2.9%)18 (1.6%)
50 to 54 Years92 (8.7%)48 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years41 (3.9%)86 (7.7%)
60 to 64 Years30 (2.8%)63 (5.6%)
65 to 69 Years110 (10.4%)140 (12.5%)
70 to 74 Years35 (3.3%)35 (3.1%)
75 to 79 Years40 (3.8%)11 (1.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)18 (1.6%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,060 (100.0%)1,122 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Piru

Median Family Size in Piru

The median family size in Piru is 3.80 persons per family, with single female/mother families (86 | 16.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.21 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (387 | 73.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.70 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Piru
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple387 (73.9%)3.70
Single Male/Father51 (9.7%)3.90
Single Female/Mother86 (16.4%)4.21
Total Families524 (100.0%)3.80

Median Household Size in Piru

The median household size in Piru is 3.51 persons per household, with single male/father households (51 | 8.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.31 persons per household. non-family households (98 | 15.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.57 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Piru
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple387 (62.2%)3.72
Single Male/Father51 (8.2%)4.31
Single Female/Mother86 (13.8%)4.29
Non-family98 (15.8%)1.57
Total Households622 (100.0%)3.51

Household Size by Marriage Status in Piru

Out of a total of 622 households in Piru, 524 (84.2%) are family households, while 98 (15.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 150, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 59.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Piru
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-59 (9.5%)
2-Person Households147 (23.6%)27 (4.3%)
3-Person Households150 (24.1%)12 (1.9%)
4-Person Households126 (20.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households47 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households32 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households22 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total524 (84.2%)98 (15.8%)

Female Fertility in Piru

Fertility by Age in Piru

Average fertility rate in Piru is 140.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 188.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Piru
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years11 (15.9%)131.0
20 to 34 years47 (68.1%)188.0
35 to 50 years11 (15.9%)69.0
Total69 (100.0%)140.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Piru

84.1% of women with births (69) in Piru are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Piru
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total58 (84.1%)11 (15.9%)

Fertility by Education in Piru

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Piru
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School11 (15.9%)91.0
High School Diploma21 (30.4%)151.0
College or Associate's Degree37 (53.6%)193.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total69 (100.0%)140.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Piru

15.9% of women with births in Piru are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Piru
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
High School Diploma21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total58 (84.1%)11 (15.9%)

Income in Piru

Income Overview in Piru

Per Capita Income in Piru is $27,495, while median incomes of families and households are $75,192 and $80,313 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,182$27,495
Median Family Income524$75,192
Mean Family Income524$93,680
Median Household Income622$80,313
Mean Household Income622$92,674
Income Deficit524$7,538
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,18221.43%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,18278.57¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,1820.40

Earnings by Sex in Piru

Average Earnings in Piru are $34,244, $40,114 for men and $31,518 for women, a difference of 21.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Piru
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male629 (56.5%)$40,114
Female485 (43.5%)$31,518
Total1,114 (100.0%)$34,244

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Piru

The most common earnings brackets in Piru are $50,000 to $54,999 for men (93 | 14.8%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (55 | 11.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Piru
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less13 (2.1%)17 (3.5%)
$2,500 to $4,99916 (2.5%)3 (0.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49910 (1.6%)38 (7.8%)
$7,500 to $9,99916 (2.5%)33 (6.8%)
$10,000 to $12,49929 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)16 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)17 (3.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99912 (1.9%)21 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $22,49914 (2.2%)47 (9.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99921 (3.3%)23 (4.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99986 (13.7%)19 (3.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99981 (12.9%)51 (10.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99916 (2.5%)51 (10.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99911 (1.8%)28 (5.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9995 (0.8%)8 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99993 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99949 (7.8%)55 (11.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99952 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99973 (11.6%)46 (9.5%)
$100,000+32 (5.1%)12 (2.5%)
Total629 (100.0%)485 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Piru

Average earnings in Piru are $50,726 for men and $34,122 for women, a difference of 32.7%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $66,000, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,643. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $61,797, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,667.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Piru
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,643$21,667
High School Diploma$66,000$35,938
College or Associate's Degree$52,004$35,855
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$50,726$34,122

Family Income in Piru

Family Income Brackets in Piru

According to the Piru family income data, there are 127 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.2% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Piru
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00030.6%
$10,000 to $14,999142.7%
$15,000 to $24,9995911.3%
$25,000 to $34,999254.8%
$35,000 to $49,999336.3%
$50,000 to $74,99912724.2%
$75,000 to $99,9999918.9%
$100,000 to $149,9997614.5%
$150,000 to $199,999417.8%
$200,000+479.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Piru

3-person families (170 | 32.4%) account for the highest median family income in Piru with $76,538 per family, while 2-person families (153 | 29.2%) have the highest median income of $30,387 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Piru
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families153 (29.2%)$60,774
3-Person Families170 (32.4%)$76,538
4-Person Families107 (20.4%)$67,981
5-Person Families40 (7.6%)$0
6-Person Families32 (6.1%)$0
7+ Person Families22 (4.2%)$0
Total524 (100.0%)$75,192

Family Income by Number of Earners in Piru

The median family income in Piru is $75,192, with families comprising 3+ earners (86) having the highest median family income of $145,278, while families with 1 earner (170) have the lowest median family income of $43,333, accounting for 16.4% and 32.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Piru
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners44 (8.4%)$55,227
1 Earner170 (32.4%)$43,333
2 Earners224 (42.7%)$85,500
3+ Earners86 (16.4%)$145,278
Total524 (100.0%)$75,192

Household Income in Piru

Household Income Brackets in Piru

With 122 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Piru, accounting for 19.6% of all households. In contrast, only 14 households (2.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Piru
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000223.5%
$10,000 to $14,999142.3%
$15,000 to $24,9997512.1%
$25,000 to $34,999325.1%
$35,000 to $49,999386.1%
$50,000 to $74,99911318.2%
$75,000 to $99,99910617.0%
$100,000 to $149,99912219.6%
$150,000 to $199,999538.5%
$200,000+477.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Piru

The median household income in Piru is $80,313, with the highest median household income of $91,818 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 156 households (25.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 8 households (1.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Piru
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years8 (1.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years240 (38.6%)$78,750
45 to 64 Years218 (35.0%)$59,091
65+ Years156 (25.1%)$91,818
Total622 (100.0%)$80,313

Poverty in Piru

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Piru

With 16.4% poverty level for males and 11.5% for females among the residents of Piru, 16 and 17 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 12 males (100.0%) and 6 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Piru
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18 (17.8%)16 (11.0%)
5 Years15 (68.2%)6 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years41 (63.1%)17 (19.5%)
12 to 14 Years15 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years12 (100.0%)15 (45.5%)
18 to 24 Years16 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years4 (2.1%)11 (6.4%)
35 to 44 Years24 (17.5%)43 (37.4%)
45 to 54 Years19 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)14 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years10 (6.9%)6 (3.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total174 (16.4%)128 (11.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Piru

According to the poverty statistics in Piru, males aged 55 to 64 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Piru
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years83 (82.2%)129 (89.0%)
5 Years7 (31.8%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years24 (36.9%)70 (80.5%)
12 to 14 Years40 (72.7%)7 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)18 (54.5%)
18 to 24 Years82 (83.7%)97 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years187 (97.9%)161 (93.6%)
35 to 44 Years113 (82.5%)72 (62.6%)
45 to 54 Years104 (84.6%)66 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years71 (100.0%)135 (90.6%)
65 to 74 Years135 (93.1%)169 (96.6%)
75 Years and over40 (100.0%)29 (100.0%)
Total886 (83.6%)985 (88.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Piru

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Piru show that 6.7% or 26 of the total 387 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 25.5%, comprising of 13 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Piru
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children248 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children65 (83.3%)13 (16.7%)
3 or 4 Children38 (74.5%)13 (25.5%)
5 or more Children10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total361 (93.3%)26 (6.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Piru

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Piru
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)14 (37.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)17 (48.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)45 (52.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Piru

The poverty data for Piru shows that 26 of the married-couple family households (6.7%) and 45 of the single-parent households (32.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (25.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Piru
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)14 (28.0%)
1 or 2 Children13 (16.7%)17 (23.3%)
3 or 4 Children13 (25.5%)14 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26 (6.7%)45 (32.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Piru

Employment by Class of Employer in Piru

Among the 1,026 employed individuals in Piru, private company employees (816 | 79.5%), local government employees (74 | 7.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (56 | 5.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Piru
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees81679.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)565.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations30.3%
Local Government Employees747.2%
State Government Employees403.9%
Federal Government Employees252.4%
Unpaid Family Workers121.2%
Total1,026100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Piru

According to the labor force statistics for Piru, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,653), 67.9% or 1,122 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.8% or 88 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 94.5% or 120 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.4% or 24 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Piru
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years38 (39.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years125 (86.8%)5 (4.0%)
25 to 29 Years188 (85.1%)33 (17.6%)
30 to 34 Years127 (89.4%)11 (8.7%)
35 to 44 Years206 (81.7%)10 (4.9%)
45 to 54 Years124 (65.6%)24 (19.4%)
55 to 59 Years120 (94.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years72 (77.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years104 (32.5%)4 (3.8%)
75 Years and over18 (26.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,122 (67.9%)88 (7.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Piru

According to labor force statistics for Piru, 81.7% of individuals (837) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,024) are in the labor force, with 9.3% or 78 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 96.1% or 123 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 21.7% or 30 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Piru
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School255 (74.6%)32 (9.4%)
High School Diploma138 (70.4%)43 (21.7%)
College / Associate Degree321 (89.7%)27 (7.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher123 (96.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total837 (81.7%)95 (9.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Piru

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Piru are Management (69 | 6.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (57 | 5.5%), Community & Social Service (50 | 4.8%), Health Technologists (50 | 4.8%), and Business & Financial (41 | 4.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Piru

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Piru, the most male-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (87.7%), and Management (63.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Piru
OccupationMaleFemale
Management44 (63.8%)25 (36.2%)
Business & Financial17 (41.5%)24 (58.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating50 (87.7%)7 (12.3%)
Health Technologists50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)111 (46.8%)126 (53.2%)
Total (Overall)598 (57.8%)437 (42.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Piru are Healthcare Support (87 | 8.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (56 | 5.4%), Personal Care & Service (27 | 2.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (11 | 1.1%), and Security & Protection (7 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations in Piru

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Piru, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (50.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Healthcare Support (80.5%), and Personal Care & Service (74.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Piru
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support17 (19.5%)70 (80.5%)
Security & Protection7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance28 (50.0%)28 (50.0%)
Personal Care & Service7 (25.9%)20 (74.1%)
Total (Category)59 (31.4%)129 (68.6%)
Total (Overall)598 (57.8%)437 (42.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Piru are Sales & Related (122 | 11.8%), and Office & Administration (35 | 3.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Piru

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Piru
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related61 (50.0%)61 (50.0%)
Office & Administration13 (37.1%)22 (62.9%)
Total (Category)74 (47.1%)83 (52.9%)
Total (Overall)598 (57.8%)437 (42.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Piru are Construction & Extraction (140 | 13.5%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (92 | 8.9%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Piru

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Piru
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry65 (70.7%)27 (29.3%)
Construction & Extraction140 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)211 (88.7%)27 (11.3%)
Total (Overall)598 (57.8%)437 (42.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Piru are Production (84 | 8.1%), Material Moving (73 | 7.0%), and Transportation (58 | 5.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Piru

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Piru
OccupationMaleFemale
Production47 (55.9%)37 (44.1%)
Transportation58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving38 (52.0%)35 (47.9%)
Total (Category)143 (66.5%)72 (33.5%)
Total (Overall)598 (57.8%)437 (42.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Piru

Employment Industries in Piru

The major employment industries in Piru include Construction (157 | 15.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (156 | 15.1%), Manufacturing (106 | 10.2%), Transportation & Warehousing (100 | 9.7%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (94 | 9.1%).
Employment Industries in Piru

Employment Industries by Sex in Piru

The Piru industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Piru
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction157 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing44 (41.5%)62 (58.5%)
Wholesale Trade16 (26.7%)44 (73.3%)
Retail Trade52 (56.5%)40 (43.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing75 (75.0%)25 (25.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance17 (29.8%)40 (70.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services27 (77.1%)8 (22.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance67 (42.9%)89 (57.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Public Administration18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total598 (57.8%)437 (42.2%)

Education in Piru

School Enrollment in Piru

The most common levels of schooling among the 494 students in Piru are college / undergraduate (147 | 29.8%), elementary school (127 | 25.7%), and high school (102 | 20.6%).
School Enrollment in Piru
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool275.5%
Kindergarten132.6%
Elementary School12725.7%
Middle School6914.0%
High School10220.6%
College / Undergraduate14729.8%
Graduate / Professional91.8%
Total494100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Piru

Out of a total of 494 students who are enrolled in schools in Piru, 47 (9.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 447 (90.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5 (62.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 27 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Piru
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old118 (86.1%)19 (13.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds77 (85.6%)13 (14.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds39 (86.7%)6 (13.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds60 (93.8%)4 (6.2%)
35 Years and over3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
Total447 (90.5%)47 (9.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Piru

Social sciences (42 | 25.5%), science & technology (32 | 19.4%), business (23 | 13.9%), bio, nature & agricultural (22 | 13.3%), and engineering (21 | 12.7%) are the most common fields of study among 165 individuals in Piru who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Piru
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2213.3%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences4225.5%
Engineering2112.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology3219.4%
Business2313.9%
Education127.3%
Literature & Languages95.4%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications42.4%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total165100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Piru

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Piru

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Piru are males with 2 vehicles (232, accounting for 39.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (115, making up 53.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Piru
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle66 (11.2%)96 (22.0%)
2 Vehicles232 (39.4%)115 (26.3%)
3 Vehicles64 (10.9%)56 (12.8%)
4 Vehicles154 (26.2%)131 (30.0%)
5 or more Vehicles73 (12.4%)39 (8.9%)
Total589 (100.0%)437 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Piru

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Piru are 20 to 24 minutes (159 commuters, 17.3%), 30 to 34 minutes (133 commuters, 14.5%), and 45 to 59 minutes (99 commuters, 10.8%).
Commute Time in Piru
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes202.2%
5 to 9 Minutes9210.0%
10 to 14 Minutes758.2%
15 to 19 Minutes899.7%
20 to 24 Minutes15917.3%
25 to 29 Minutes758.2%
30 to 34 Minutes13314.5%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes727.8%
45 to 59 Minutes9910.8%
60 to 89 Minutes323.5%
90 or more Minutes748.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Piru

The most common commute times in Piru are 30 to 34 minutes (100 commuters, 18.9%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (92 commuters, 23.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Piru
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)20 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes58 (10.9%)34 (8.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes60 (11.3%)15 (3.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes18 (3.4%)71 (18.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes67 (12.6%)92 (23.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes28 (5.3%)47 (12.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes100 (18.9%)33 (8.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes32 (6.0%)40 (10.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes73 (13.8%)26 (6.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes20 (3.8%)12 (3.1%)
90 or more Minutes74 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Piru

The most frequent times of departure to work in Piru are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (92, 17.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (76, 19.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Piru
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM77 (14.5%)35 (9.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM89 (16.8%)25 (6.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM20 (3.8%)15 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM59 (11.1%)12 (3.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM92 (17.4%)30 (7.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM66 (12.4%)54 (13.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM11 (2.1%)76 (19.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM42 (7.9%)24 (6.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)21 (5.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)31 (8.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM5 (0.9%)3 (0.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM18 (3.4%)20 (5.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM51 (9.6%)44 (11.3%)
Total530 (100.0%)390 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Piru

Occupancy by Ownership in Piru

Of the total 622 dwellings in Piru, owner-occupied units account for 361 (58.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 261 (42.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Piru
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units36158.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units26142.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units622100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Piru

Occupancy by Household Size in Piru
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household599.5%
2-Person Household17428.0%
3-Person Household16226.1%
4+ Person Household22736.5%
Total Housing Units622100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Piru

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Piru
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household27 (45.8%)32 (54.2%)
2-Person Household118 (67.8%)56 (32.2%)
3-Person Household96 (59.3%)66 (40.7%)
4+ Person Household120 (52.9%)107 (47.1%)
Total Housing Units361 (58.0%)261 (42.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Piru

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Piru
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School157 (63.0%)92 (36.9%)
High School Diploma63 (68.5%)29 (31.5%)
College/Associate Degree80 (41.0%)115 (59.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher61 (70.9%)25 (29.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Piru

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Piru
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years8714.0%
35 to 44 Years16125.9%
45 to 54 Years7712.4%
55 to 64 Years14122.7%
65 to 74 Years12720.4%
75 to 84 Years294.7%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total622100.0%

Housing Finances in Piru

Median Income by Occupancy in Piru

Median Income by Occupancy in Piru
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied361 (58.0%)$99,107
Renter-Occupied261 (42.0%)$60,250
Average622 (100.0%)$80,313

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Piru

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Piru
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)19 (7.3%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)3 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99914 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)23 (8.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99918 (5.0%)34 (13.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99916 (4.4%)16 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99921 (5.8%)17 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99950 (13.9%)63 (24.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99964 (17.7%)42 (16.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99990 (24.9%)32 (12.3%)
$150,000 or more88 (24.4%)12 (4.6%)
Total361 (100.0%)261 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Piru

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Piru
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49918 (5.0%)14 (5.4%)
$500 to $79929 (8.0%)17 (6.5%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)21 (8.1%)
$1,000 to $1,49983 (23.0%)66 (25.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999110 (30.5%)42 (16.1%)
$2,000 to $2,49958 (16.1%)18 (6.9%)
$2,500 to $2,99952 (14.4%)9 (3.5%)
$3,000 or more11 (3.0%)30 (11.5%)
Total361 (100.0%)261 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Piru

Housing Structures in Piru

Housing Structures in Piru
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached43269.5%
Single Unit, Attached264.2%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9214.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments193.0%
10 or more Apartments223.5%
Mobile Home / Other315.0%
Total622100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Piru

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Piru
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached328 (75.9%)104 (24.1%)
Single Unit, Attached26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)92 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other7 (22.6%)24 (77.4%)
Total361 (58.0%)261 (42.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Piru

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Piru
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)13 (5.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms18 (5.0%)14 (5.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms190 (52.6%)147 (56.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms138 (38.2%)87 (33.3%)
8 or more Rooms15 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total361 (100.0%)261 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Piru

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Piru
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas267 (74.0%)148 (56.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity47 (13.0%)67 (25.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels7 (1.9%)14 (5.4%)
No Fuel Used40 (11.1%)32 (12.3%)
Total361 (100.0%)261 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Piru

Household Vehicle Usage in Piru
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)13 (5.0%)
1 Vehicle105 (29.1%)73 (28.0%)
2 Vehicles107 (29.6%)123 (47.1%)
3 or more Vehicles149 (41.3%)52 (19.9%)
Total361 (100.0%)261 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Piru

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Piru

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units90271
Median Property Value$711,500$452,400
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs--
Real Estate Taxes$4,434$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Piru

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Piru
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9997 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9990 (0.0%)35 (12.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99927 (30.0%)151 (55.7%)
$500,000 to $749,99913 (14.4%)50 (18.4%)
$750,000 to $999,99916 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more27 (30.0%)35 (12.9%)
Total90 (100.0%)271 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Piru

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Piru
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99918 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9997 (7.8%)14 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)9 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99918 (20.0%)21 (7.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9994 (4.4%)32 (11.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9997 (7.8%)60 (22.1%)
$150,000 or more36 (40.0%)83 (30.6%)
Total90 (100.0%)271 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Piru

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Piru
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x0 (0.0%)99,821 (36,834.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x16 (17.8%)3 (1.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x7 (7.8%)63 (23.3%)
4.0x or more67 (74.4%)83 (30.6%)
Total90 (100.0%)271 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Piru

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Piru
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49911 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49972 (80.0%)36 (13.3%)
Total90 (100.0%)271 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Piru

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Piru

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Piru
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years272 (96.1%)11 (3.9%)
6 to 18 Years291 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years176 (67.2%)86 (32.8%)
26 to 34 Years260 (87.8%)36 (12.2%)
35 to 44 Years236 (93.6%)16 (6.4%)
45 to 54 Years142 (75.1%)47 (24.9%)
55 to 64 Years195 (88.6%)25 (11.4%)
65 to 74 Years320 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,961 (89.9%)221 (10.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Piru

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Piru
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born272 (96.1%)11 (3.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen291 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen176 (67.2%)86 (32.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Piru

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Piru
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000278 (92.0%)24 (8.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999180 (87.8%)25 (12.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999344 (81.7%)77 (18.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999379 (90.0%)42 (10.0%)
$100,000 and over780 (93.6%)53 (6.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Piru

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Piru
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6189 (66.8%)143 (50.5%)
6 to 18 Years234 (80.4%)125 (43.0%)
19 to 25 Years25 (9.5%)151 (57.6%)
25 to 34 Years42 (14.2%)234 (79.0%)
35 to 44 Years132 (52.4%)143 (56.8%)
45 to 54 Years49 (25.9%)93 (49.2%)
55 to 64 Years55 (25.0%)140 (63.6%)
65 to 74 Years244 (76.2%)178 (55.6%)
75 Years and over69 (100.0%)49 (71.0%)
Total1,039 (47.6%)1,256 (57.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Piru

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Piru
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years34 (22.1%)46 (27.9%)
18 to 34 Years19 (6.6%)9 (3.4%)
35 to 64 Years39 (11.8%)20 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years25 (17.2%)20 (11.4%)
75 Years and over31 (77.5%)11 (37.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Piru

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Piru: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)20 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years12 (8.3%)20 (11.4%)
75 Years and over18 (45.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Piru: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Piru: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years34 (22.1%)46 (27.9%)
18 to 34 Years19 (6.6%)9 (3.4%)
35 to 64 Years20 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over13 (32.5%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Piru: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)5 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years19 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years13 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over13 (32.5%)11 (37.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Piru: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)5 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years19 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over13 (32.5%)11 (37.9%)

Technology Access in Piru

Computing Device Access in Piru

Computing Device Access in Piru
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop36358.4%
Smartphone50681.4%
Tablet37059.5%
No Computing Device8313.3%
Total622100.0%

Internet Access in Piru

Internet Access in Piru
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home45573.2%
Cellular Data Only416.6%
Satellite Internet396.3%
No Internet8012.9%
Total622100.0%

Piru Summary

Piru, California is a small unincorporated community located in Ventura County, California. It is situated in the Santa Clara River Valley, approximately 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles. The population of Piru was 2,063 at the 2010 census.

History

The area now known as Piru was originally inhabited by the Tataviam people, a Native American tribe that lived in the area for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans. The first Europeans to settle in the area were Spanish missionaries, who established the Mission San Fernando Rey de España in 1797. The mission was abandoned in 1834, and the area was subsequently settled by ranchers and farmers.
In 1887, the Southern Pacific Railroad built a station in the area, which was named Piru after the nearby Piru Creek. The town of Piru was officially established in 1887, and the first post office was established in 1888.

Geography

Piru is located in the Santa Clara River Valley, approximately 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles. It is situated at an elevation of 1,077 feet (329 m). The town is surrounded by rolling hills and mountains, including the Topatopa Mountains to the east and the Santa Susana Mountains to the west.
The climate in Piru is Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C), and the average annual precipitation is 17.5 inches (445 mm).

Economy

The economy of Piru is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms and ranches, which produce a variety of crops, including citrus fruits, avocados, and olives. The town is also home to several wineries, which produce a variety of wines.
In addition to agriculture, Piru is home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and services. The town is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, which produce a variety of products, including furniture, clothing, and electronics.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Piru was 2,063. The racial makeup of the town was 73.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 22.2% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 44.2% of the population.
The median household income in Piru was $41,250, and the median family income was $45,938. The per capita income was $17,845. About 17.2% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Piru?
Total Population of Piru is 2,182.
What is the Total Male Population of Piru?
Total Male Population of Piru is 1,060.
What is the Total Female Population of Piru?
Total Female Population of Piru is 1,122.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Piru?
There are 94.47 Males per 100 Females in Piru.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Piru?
There are 105.85 Females per 100 Males in Piru.
What is the Median Population Age in Piru?
Median Population Age in Piru is 32.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Piru
Average Family Size in Piru is 3.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Piru
Average Household Size in Piru is 3.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Piru?
Per Capita income in Piru is $27,495.
What is the Median Family Income in Piru?
Median Family Income in Piru is $75,192.
What is the Median Household income in Piru?
Median Household Income in Piru is $80,313.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Piru?
Income or Wage Gap in Piru is 21.4%.
Women in Piru earn 78.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Piru?
Family Income Deficit in Piru is $7,538.
Families that are below poverty line in Piru earn $7,538 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Piru?
Inequality or Gini Index in Piru is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Piru?
There are 1,122 People in the Labor Forcein in Piru.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Piru?
67.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Piru.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Piru?
Unemployment Rate in Piru is 7.8%.