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Rio del Mar

California · 9,216 residents · 3 sq mi
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Rio del Mar is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $831,900. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 40% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

9,216
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9,198 in 2000
1990 – 2024
3,072 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,066 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
47.0
+6%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Rio del Mar
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$85,250
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,282 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$46,625
+19%since 2000
from $39,034 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
6.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$831,900
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$1,774
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,375 in 2000
US average: $853
55.5%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
27.3% rent
19.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
44.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
60.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
9.8
+64%since 2000
from 5.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(8,081)
Black0.6%(53)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(594)
Asian2.5%(233)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.7%(2,089)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(7,704)
Black0.6%(54)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(899)
Asian3.3%(307)
Other2.8%(255)
Diversity Score36.3%(3,344)
36
+60%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

50.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
20.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.7 min
+14%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
76.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
11.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
8.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

15.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
55.1%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

48.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
52.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
8.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
11.3%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio del Mar, California?

Rio del Mar, California has about 9,216 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rio del Mar, California?

The typical household in Rio del Mar, California earns about $85,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rio del Mar, California expensive?

In Rio del Mar, California, the median home is worth about $831,900, and the typical rent is about $1,774 a month.

How educated are people in Rio del Mar, California?

About 50.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rio del Mar, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rio del Mar, California?

About 6.4% of people in Rio del Mar, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rio del Mar, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Rio del Mar, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 297 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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