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Gold River

California · 7,844 residents · 2.658 sq mi
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Gold River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,164. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $552,300. With a median age of 56.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 67% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,844
−2%since 2000
from 8,023 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,951 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 3,018 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.1
+30%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20248K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,164
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,028 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,020
+68%since 2000
from $42,341 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$552,300
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,766
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,130 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
18.1% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+55%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(6,147)
Black1.2%(98)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(327)
Asian15.1%(1,211)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.8%(3,511)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(5,055)
Black2.4%(188)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(657)
Asian18.2%(1,427)
Other3.9%(310)
Diversity Score64.7%(5,072)
Diversity Score
65
+48%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 97.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+87%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
75.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
19.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gold River, California?

Gold River, California has about 7,844 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gold River, California earns about $131,164 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 $552,300, and the typical rent is about $1,766 a month.

How educated are people in Gold River, California?

About 69.3% 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 2.9% of people in Gold River, California live below the federal poverty line.

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