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Rohnert Park

California · 44,390 residents · 7.286 sq mi
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Rohnert Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,831. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $508,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,390
+5%since 2000
from 42,236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,093 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 5,797 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+15%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K38K40K43K45K1990201020202024Rohnert Park
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,831
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,942 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,368
+67%since 2000
from $23,035 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.9%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$508,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $222,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,823
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $903 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
46.5% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+53%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74%(31,266)
Black1.9%(799)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(5,731)
Asian5.5%(2,320)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.1%(19,450)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(24,213)
Black2.1%(933)
Hispanic / Latino29.6%(13,131)
Asian6.2%(2,749)
Other5.4%(2,413)
Diversity Score73.8%(32,758)
Diversity Score
74
+60%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
14.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rohnert Park, California?

Rohnert Park, California has about 44,390 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rohnert Park, California?

The typical household in Rohnert Park, California earns about $77,831 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rohnert Park, California expensive?

In Rohnert Park, California, the median home is worth about $508,000, and the typical rent is about $1,823 a month.

How educated are people in Rohnert Park, California?

About 29.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rohnert Park, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rohnert Park, California?

About 10.2% of people in Rohnert Park, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rohnert Park, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Rohnert Park, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,064 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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