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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rainbow

California · 2,026 residents · 11.055 sq mi
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Rainbow has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,938. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $234,300. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $234,300, the poverty rate sits 87% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,026
+2%since 1990
from 1,979 in 1990
1990 – 2024
183 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 179 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.7
+15%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Rainbow
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,938
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,535 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,890
+31%since 1990
from $15,168 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.2%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$234,300
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$738
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $538 in 1990
US average: $602
74.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
25.7% rent
5.7
−4%since 1990
from 6.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,788)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(488)
Asian4.7%(94)
Diversity Score54.1%(1,070)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(1,463)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(442)
Asian2.4%(49)
Diversity Score48.7%(986)
49
−10%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.5%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.0%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.5%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
−31%since 1990
from 32.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rainbow, California?

Rainbow, California has about 2,026 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rainbow, California?

The typical household in Rainbow, California earns about $40,938 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 $234,300, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Rainbow, California?

About 22.5% 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 23.2% 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 47 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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