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Rio Dell

California · 3,379 residents · 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 $38,589. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $203,000. Households here earn about 51% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,379
+6%since 2000
from 3,174 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,360 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+6%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Rio Dell
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,589
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,254 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,381
+110%since 2000
from $12,569 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−16.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,000
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$847
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
44.9% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+61%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(2,476)
Black0.8%(28)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(487)
Asian0.7%(24)
Other7.1%(239)
Diversity Score49.2%(1,661)
Diversity Score
49
+83%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+83%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Dell, California?

Rio Dell, California has about 3,379 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rio Dell, California earns about $38,589 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 $203,000, and the typical rent is about $847 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Dell, California?

About 9.0% 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 7.1% 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 367 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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