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Rainbow

California · 1,832 residents · 11.055 sq mi
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Rainbow has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,353. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $471,900. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,832
−10%since 2000
from 2,026 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
166 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 183 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+9%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Rainbow
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,353
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,768
+30%since 2000
from $19,890 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$471,900
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $234,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,107
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $738 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−31.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.6%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.0
+74%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58%(1,062)
Black1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino36.3%(665)
Asian2.3%(43)
Other3.9%(71)
Diversity Score68%(1,245)
Diversity Score
68
+40%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+56%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% 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
6.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.8%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
21.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rainbow, California?

Rainbow, California has about 1,832 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rainbow, California?

The typical household in Rainbow, California earns about $47,353 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 $471,900, and the typical rent is about $1,107 a month.

How educated are people in Rainbow, California?

About 20.9% 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 9.6% of people in Rainbow, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rainbow, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Rainbow, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 147 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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