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Rio del Mar

California · 9,128 residents · 3 sq mi
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Rio del Mar is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,220. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $968,800. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,128
−1%since 2000
from 9,198 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,043 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,066 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.5
+17%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Rio del Mar
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,220
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,282 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,842
+79%since 2000
from $39,034 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$968,800
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,266
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
8.3
+40%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(6,964)
Black0.6%(56)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(1,202)
Asian3.8%(351)
Other5.4%(491)
Diversity Score48.4%(4,422)
Diversity Score
48
+113%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.3%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio del Mar, California?

Rio del Mar, California has about 9,128 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rio del Mar, California earns about $116,220 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 $968,800, and the typical rent is about $2,266 a month.

How educated are people in Rio del Mar, California?

About 58.9% 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 4.9% 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 209 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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