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Rodeo

California · 8,976 residents · 3.747 sq mi
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Rodeo is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,484. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $663,200. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,976
+3%since 2000
from 8,717 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,396 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+20%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Rodeo
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,484
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,522 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,954
+91%since 2000
from $21,432 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.4%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
+3%since 2010
from 0.392 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$663,200
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $198,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,190
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $790 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
41.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.2
+121%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(3,936)
Black15.9%(1,384)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(1,489)
Asian15.9%(1,389)
Other0%
Diversity Score84.9%(7,402)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.7%(2,127)
Black14%(1,253)
Hispanic / Latino31.8%(2,855)
Asian20.9%(1,872)
Other9.7%(869)
Diversity Score96.3%(8,643)
Diversity Score
96
+13%since 2000
from 85 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.9%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
22.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−48.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2017
from 86.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 59.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 20.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rodeo, California?

Rodeo, California has about 8,976 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rodeo, California?

The typical household in Rodeo, California earns about $91,484 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rodeo, California expensive?

In Rodeo, California, the median home is worth about $663,200, and the typical rent is about $2,190 a month.

How educated are people in Rodeo, California?

About 31.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rodeo, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rodeo, California?

About 8.4% of people in Rodeo, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rodeo, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Rodeo, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,387 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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