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Rail Road Flat

California · 475 residents · 17.381 sq mi
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Rail Road Flat has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,771. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $791,700. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 56% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 299%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
475
−13%since 2000
from 549 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
27 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.7
+14%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
162023875727582000201020202024Rail Road Flat
2024498
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,771
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,734
−9%since 2000
from $18,454 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.212
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$791,700
+299%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$673
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−32.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
47.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
55.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.5%
+39.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
29.6
+578%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(496)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(29)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.6%(85)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(395)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(41)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.2%(110)
Diversity Score
23
+49%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
89.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.5%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rail Road Flat, California?

Rail Road Flat, California has about 475 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rail Road Flat, California?

The typical household in Rail Road Flat, California earns about $26,771 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rail Road Flat, California expensive?

In Rail Road Flat, California, the median home is worth about $791,700, and the typical rent is about $673 a month.

How educated are people in Rail Road Flat, California?

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

What is the poverty rate in Rail Road Flat, California?

About 4.1% of people in Rail Road Flat, California live below the federal poverty line.

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