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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rancho Cordova

California · 48,731 residents · 34.569 sq mi
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Rancho Cordova has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,780. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $112,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,731
−11%vs 2000
vs 55,060 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,410 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 1,593 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
30.5
−4%vs 2000
vs 31.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
45K55K65K75K85K1990201020202024Rancho Cordova
202482K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,780
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,095 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,859
−24%vs 2000
vs $18,121 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
11.6%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $111,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$551
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $659 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
54.5%
+5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.3% in 2000
45.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+23%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(33,790)
Black11%(6,075)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(7,100)
Asian8.1%(4,449)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.9%(36,309)
1990
White, non-Hispanic79%(38,480)
Black10%(4,857)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(3,480)
Asian7.4%(3,607)
Other3.7%(1,787)
Diversity Score54.7%(26,667)
Diversity Score
55
−17%vs 2000
vs 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.4%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+39%vs 2000
vs 14.3 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 Rancho Cordova, California?

Rancho Cordova, California has about 48,731 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Rancho Cordova, California?

The typical household in Rancho Cordova, California earns about $32,780 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rancho Cordova, California expensive?

In Rancho Cordova, California, the median home is worth about $112,200, and the typical rent is about $551 a month.

How educated are people in Rancho Cordova, California?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rancho Cordova, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rancho Cordova, California?

About 11.6% of people in Rancho Cordova, 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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