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Rancho Cucamonga

California · 174,453 residents · 46.51 sq mi
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Rancho Cucamonga is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,290. Population has grown 37% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $515,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% 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
174,453
+37%since 2000
from 127,743 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,751 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 2,747 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+19%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
94K116K139K161K184K1990201020202024Rancho Cucamonga
2024175K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,290
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,931 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,476
+58%since 2000
from $23,702 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$515,600
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $176,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,855
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $872 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
39.7% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+93%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(70,028)
Black7.7%(9,789)
Hispanic / Latino27.8%(35,491)
Asian5.8%(7,469)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.6%(92,783)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.4%(59,931)
Black8.7%(15,237)
Hispanic / Latino37.4%(65,261)
Asian14.4%(25,186)
Other4.5%(7,860)
Diversity Score88.5%(154,451)
Diversity Score
89
+22%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.8%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
20.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rancho Cucamonga, California?

Rancho Cucamonga, California has about 174,453 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rancho Cucamonga, California earns about $92,290 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rancho Cucamonga, California expensive?

In Rancho Cucamonga, California, the median home is worth about $515,600, and the typical rent is about $1,855 a month.

How educated are people in Rancho Cucamonga, California?

About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rancho Cucamonga, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rancho Cucamonga, California?

About 6.8% of people in Rancho Cucamonga, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rancho Cucamonga, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Rancho Cucamonga, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 73,044 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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

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