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Rainbow

California · 1,979 residents · 11.055 sq mi
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Rainbow is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,535. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $235,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.3
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,979
−2%vs 2000
vs 2,026 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
179 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 183 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.3
−13%vs 2000
vs 41.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,535
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,938 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,168
−24%vs 2000
vs $19,890 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
12.7%
−10.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $234,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $738 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
74.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.3% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+4%vs 2000
vs 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,788)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(488)
Asian4.7%(94)
Other4.9%(97)
Diversity Score54.1%(1,070)
Diversity Score
54
+11%vs 2000
vs 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.5%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+44%vs 2000
vs 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rainbow, California?

Rainbow, California has about 1,979 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Rainbow, California?

The typical household in Rainbow, California earns about $39,535 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 $235,900, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Rainbow, California?

About 17.5% 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 12.7% of people in Rainbow, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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