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Rainbow

California · 2,029 residents · 11.055 sq mi
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Rainbow is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,338. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $841,100. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,029
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,026 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
184 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 183 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
+5%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Rainbow
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,338
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,938 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,985
+151%since 2000
from $19,890 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.2%
+29.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+5%since 2010
from 0.436 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$841,100
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $234,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,085
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $738 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
15.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
87.3%
+47.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.1
+41%since 2000
from 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(1,463)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(442)
Asian2.4%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.7%(986)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.1%(894)
Black2.3%(47)
Hispanic / Latino40.5%(822)
Asian7.7%(157)
Other5.4%(109)
Diversity Score79%(1,604)
Diversity Score
79
+62%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 16.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.2%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
24.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.5%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−62.4 ptssince 2013
from 71.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 75.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.4%
−13.7 ptssince 2016
from 68.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2016
from 25.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rainbow, California?

Rainbow, California has about 2,029 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rainbow, California?

The typical household in Rainbow, California earns about $104,338 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rainbow, California expensive?

In Rainbow, California, the median home is worth about $841,100, and the typical rent is about $2,085 a month.

How educated are people in Rainbow, California?

About 34.1% of adults age 25 and over in Rainbow, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rainbow, California?

About 7.7% of people in Rainbow, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rainbow, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Rainbow, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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