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Rio Linda

California · 15,944 residents · 9.927 sq mi
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Rio Linda has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,361. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. 14% 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 $308,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,944
+52%since 2000
from 10,466 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,606 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 1,054 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+8%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K13K16K18K1990201020202024Rio Linda
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,361
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,026 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,343
+55%since 2000
from $17,656 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$308,900
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,322
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $649 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+67%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(8,210)
Black2%(209)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(1,162)
Asian2.6%(275)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.4%(3,807)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(9,258)
Black2.3%(361)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(4,278)
Asian5.1%(820)
Other4.3%(689)
Diversity Score69.5%(11,088)
Diversity Score
70
+91%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+101%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
13.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Linda, California?

Rio Linda, California has about 15,944 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rio Linda, California earns about $72,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rio Linda, California expensive?

In Rio Linda, California, the median home is worth about $308,900, and the typical rent is about $1,322 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Linda, California?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rio Linda, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rio Linda, California?

About 15.6% of people in Rio Linda, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rio Linda, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Rio Linda, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,463 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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