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Pico Rivera

California · 62,942 residents · 8.315 sq mi
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Pico Rivera has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,594. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $414,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62,942
−1%since 2000
from 63,428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,570 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 7,628 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.0
+11%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
59K60K62K63K64K1990201020202024Pico Rivera
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,594
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,564 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,118
+39%since 2000
from $13,011 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$414,200
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,123
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $700 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
30.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.2
+80%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7.7%(4,914)
Black0.5%(313)
Hispanic / Latino88.3%(56,000)
Asian2.4%(1,539)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.7%(15,636)
2010
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(3,281)
Black0.6%(366)
Hispanic / Latino91.2%(57,400)
Asian2.3%(1,463)
Other0.9%(566)
Diversity Score21.1%(13,258)
Diversity Score
21
−15%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.2%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
32.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.7%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pico Rivera, California?

Pico Rivera, California has about 62,942 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pico Rivera, California?

The typical household in Pico Rivera, California earns about $57,594 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pico Rivera, California expensive?

In Pico Rivera, California, the median home is worth about $414,200, and the typical rent is about $1,123 a month.

How educated are people in Pico Rivera, California?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Pico Rivera, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pico Rivera, California?

About 11.0% of people in Pico Rivera, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pico Rivera, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Pico Rivera, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,765 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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