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Rio Oso

California · 437 residents · 6.5 sq mi
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Rio Oso is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $441,800. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

437
+4%since 2023
from 421 in 2023
2010 – 2024
67 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 65 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
44.1
+22%since 2023
from 36.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
279337395452510201020202024Rio Oso
2024437
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$111,250
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $172,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$44,710
−2%since 2023
from $45,688 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.1%
−14.7 ptssince 2023
from 77.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.416
+21%since 2023
from 0.345 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$441,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $478,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,625
US average: $1,442
84.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 88.5% in 2023
15.6% rent
13.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
26.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
72.7%
+29.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.0
+43%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(344)
Black1.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(25)
Asian7.8%(33)
Other3.3%(14)
Diversity Score40.2%(169)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(321)
Black1.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(45)
Asian10.3%(45)
Other4.3%(19)
Diversity Score54.6%(239)
55
+36%since 2023
from 40 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
4.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.2 min
−2%since 2023
from 27.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
68.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
7.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
18.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
5.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
62.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 64.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
14.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
53.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
44.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
10.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
11.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
84.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 84.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
85.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 92.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
2.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Rio Oso, California?

Rio Oso, California has about 437 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rio Oso, California earns about $111,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rio Oso, California expensive?

In Rio Oso, California, the median home is worth about $441,800, and the typical rent is about $1,625 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Oso, California?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rio Oso, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rio Oso, California?

About 4.1% of people in Rio Oso, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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