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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

Total population
437
+4%since 2023
from 421 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
67 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 65 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+22%since 2023
from 36.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
279337395452510201020202024Rio Oso
2024437
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.8%(8)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(23)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.8%(43)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1912.4%(54)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.4%(15)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.1%(31)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.1%(53)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.6%(55)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.9%(52)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.5%(72)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845%(22)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,250
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $172,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$441,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $478,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,625
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 88.5% in 2023
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.7%
+29.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+43%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
13
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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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)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(321)
Black1.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(45)
Asian10.3%(45)
Other4.3%(19)
Diversity Score
55
+36%since 2023
from 40 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican9.4%(41)
Spaniard0.9%(4)
Asian origin
Asian Indian5.9%(26)
Ancestry
American14%(61)
German14%(61)
English8%(35)
Irish7.6%(33)
Scottish4.3%(19)
Swiss2.7%(12)
Norwegian2.1%(9)
Austrian0.9%(4)
Dutch0.7%(3)
Greek0.5%(2)
Polish0.5%(2)
Portuguese0.5%(2)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.5%(2)
Welsh0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
−2%since 2023
from 27.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 64.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
Female
44.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
Foreign born
10.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 84.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 92.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.9%(35)
Married59.7%(105)
Widowed4%(7)
Divorced16.5%(29)
Women 15+
Never married29.9%(56)
Married57.8%(108)
Widowed9.1%(17)
Divorced3.2%(6)
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Frequently asked

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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