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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gold River

California · 8,023 residents · 2.658 sq mi
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Gold River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,028. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $250,200. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 94% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,023
−3%vs 2009
vs 8,237 in 2009
2000 – 2024
3,018 / sq mi
−3%vs 2009
vs 3,099 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
43.1
−7%vs 2009
vs 46.1 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
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2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$92,028
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $107,277 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$42,341
−22%vs 2009
vs $54,529 in 2009
US average: $21,522
0.9%
−2.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$250,200
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $482,500 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$1,130
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $1,371 in 2009
US average: $602
89.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 89.8% in 2009
10.9% rent
2.7
−40%vs 2009
vs 4.5 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(6,173)
Black1.5%(121)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(606)
Asian14.2%(1,171)
Diversity Score51.5%(4,243)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(6,147)
Black1.2%(98)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(327)
Asian15.1%(1,211)
Diversity Score43.8%(3,511)
44
−15%vs 2009
vs 52 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

57.6%
+3.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 54.3% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 97.3% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
21.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Gold River, California?

Gold River, California has about 8,023 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Gold River, California earns about $92,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gold River, California expensive?

In Gold River, California, the median home is worth about $250,200, and the typical rent is about $1,130 a month.

How educated are people in Gold River, California?

About 57.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gold River, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gold River, California?

About 0.9% of people in Gold River, California live below the federal poverty line.

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