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Rainbow

California · 1,884 residents · 11.055 sq mi
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Rainbow has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,694. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $537,400. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,884
−7%since 2000
from 2,026 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
170 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 183 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+11%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Rainbow
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,694
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,537
+59%since 2000
from $19,890 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$537,400
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $234,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,103
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $738 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
8.2
+43%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(986)
Black0.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino38.1%(717)
Asian3.8%(71)
Other3.4%(65)
Diversity Score70.7%(1,332)
Diversity Score
71
+45%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+35%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
23.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−59.9 ptssince 2013
from 71.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rainbow, California?

Rainbow, California has about 1,884 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rainbow, California?

The typical household in Rainbow, California earns about $65,694 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 $537,400, and the typical rent is about $1,103 a month.

How educated are people in Rainbow, California?

About 22.8% 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 10.1% 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 95 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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