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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Big River

California · 1,266 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 $23,488. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,900. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 51% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,266
+71%since 1990
from 741 in 1990
1990 – 2024
117 / sq mi
+71%since 1990
from 68 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
53.0
−4%since 1990
from 55.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6828581K1K1K1990201020202024Big River
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,488
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,759 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,862
+39%since 1990
from $9,962 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.5%
−6.8 ptssince 1990
from 25.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,900
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$486
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $434 in 1990
US average: $602
80.7%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 83.3% in 1990
19.3% rent
2.6
−31%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(727)
Black1.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score16.1%(119)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(1,036)
Black2.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(122)
Asian0.9%(12)
Diversity Score30.6%(387)
31
+90%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.0%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.4%
+13.0 ptssince 1990
from 60.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big River, California?

Big River, California has about 1,266 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Big River, California earns about $23,488 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 $60,900, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Big River, California?

About 7.0% 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 18.5% of people in Big River, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big River, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Big River, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 525 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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

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