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Richvale

California · 145 residents · 0.927 sq mi
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Richvale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,984. Population has fallen 51% since 2023, a loss of 153 residents. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. With a median age of 68.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the California median. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 68.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

145
−51%since 2023
from 298 in 2023
2010 – 2024
156 / sq mi
−51%since 2023
from 321 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
68.5
+16%since 2023
from 59.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
65128192256319201020202024Richvale
2024145
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,984
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $73,333 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$33,083
+42%since 2023
from $23,282 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
15.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.323
+16%since 2023
from 0.278 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

82.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 81.5% in 2023
17.6% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
17.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(214)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.5%(61)
Diversity Score54.6%(163)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(82)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other32.4%(47)
Diversity Score70.4%(102)
70
+29%since 2023
from 55 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
31.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
40.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
59.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 67.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

40.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
31.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
59.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 67.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

61.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
38.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.9% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
16.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
35.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richvale, California?

Richvale, California has about 145 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richvale, California?

The typical household in Richvale, California earns about $53,984 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Richvale, California?

About 48.3% of adults age 25 and over in Richvale, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richvale, California?

About 15.9% of people in Richvale, 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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