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Rio Oso

California · 356 residents · 6.5 sq mi
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Rio Oso is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,231. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $429,400. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
356
+2%vs 2011
vs 349 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
55 / sq mi
+2%vs 2011
vs 54 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
+2%vs 2011
vs 41.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
279337395452510201020202024Rio Oso
2024437
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,231
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $85,750 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,378
+13%vs 2011
vs $32,149 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
+6%vs 2011
vs 0.355 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$429,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $357,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $825 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−21.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.8% in 2011
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.2%
−9.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+22%vs 2011
vs 4.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(296)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.2%(112)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(268)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(53)
Asian6.7%(24)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score47.9%(170)
Diversity Score
48
+49%vs 2011
vs 32 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
−6%vs 2011
vs 29.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.3%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.0%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.0% in 2011
Female
50.8%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.0% in 2011
Foreign born
13.8%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Oso, California?

Rio Oso, California has about 356 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rio Oso, California earns about $84,231 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 $429,400, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Oso, California?

About 27.6% 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 1.5% of people in Rio Oso, California live below the federal poverty line.

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