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Rancho Cordova

California · 79,332 residents · 34.569 sq mi
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Rancho Cordova has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,963. Population has grown 44% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $325,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
79,332
+44%since 2000
from 55,060 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,295 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 1,593 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+11%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
45K55K65K75K85K1990201020202024Rancho Cordova
202482K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,963
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,095 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,895
+70%since 2000
from $18,121 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$325,300
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,327
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $659 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
43.6% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+67%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(35,472)
Black8.9%(7,072)
Hispanic / Latino21.6%(17,119)
Asian15.3%(12,171)
Other6.3%(5,026)
Diversity Score87.4%(69,374)
Diversity Score
87
+33%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+88%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
24.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rancho Cordova, California?

Rancho Cordova, California has about 79,332 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rancho Cordova, California earns about $69,963 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 $325,300, and the typical rent is about $1,327 a month.

How educated are people in Rancho Cordova, California?

About 27.4% 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.

Has Rancho Cordova, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Rancho Cordova, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30,601 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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

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