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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Big River

California · 741 residents · 10.831 sq mi
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Big River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,759. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 525 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $63,300. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 53% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

741
−41%vs 2000
vs 1,266 in 2000
1990 – 2024
68 / sq mi
−41%vs 2000
vs 117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
55.2
+4%vs 2000
vs 53.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6828581K1K1K1990201020202024Big River
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,759
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,488 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,962
−28%vs 2000
vs $13,862 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.3%
+6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$63,300
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$434
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $486 in 2000
US average: $450
83.3%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.7% in 2000
16.7% rent
3.8
+46%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(1,036)
Black2.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(122)
Asian0.9%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.6%(387)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(727)
Black1.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score16.1%(119)
16
−47%vs 2000
vs 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.5%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.4%
−13.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Big River, California?

Big River, California has about 741 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Big River, California?

The typical household in Big River, California earns about $16,759 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big River, California expensive?

In Big River, California, the median home is worth about $63,300, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Big River, California?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Big River, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big River, California?

About 25.3% of people in Big River, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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