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Rio Dell

California · 3,211 residents (2025 est.) · 2.484 sq mi
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Rio Dell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,753. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $301,700. Households here earn about 57% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,349
+6%since 2000
from 3,174 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,348 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
−2%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,211 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Rio Dell
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,753
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,254 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,317
+101%since 2000
from $12,569 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
−11%since 2010
from 0.491 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$301,700
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,042
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
43.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.6%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
+116%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(2,601)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(343)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.8%(851)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(1,869)
Black2%(68)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(928)
Asian2.7%(89)
Other11.8%(395)
Diversity Score74.6%(2,498)
Diversity Score
75
+178%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+47%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.9%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 21.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2017
from 80.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 92.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 5.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Dell, California?

Rio Dell, California has about 3,349 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rio Dell, California?

The typical household in Rio Dell, California earns about $42,753 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rio Dell, California expensive?

In Rio Dell, California, the median home is worth about $301,700, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Dell, California?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rio Dell, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rio Dell, California?

About 17.6% of people in Rio Dell, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rio Dell, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Rio Dell, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 337 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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