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Rolling Hills

California · 1,739 residents · 2.99 sq mi
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Rolling Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,000. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 218% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,739
−7%since 2000
from 1,871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
582 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 626 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.5
+16%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Rolling Hills
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200,001 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$168,026
+51%since 2000
from $111,031 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
81.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services22.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
4.5% rent
Afford Score
8.0
+60%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(1,432)
Black2%(38)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(85)
Asian14%(262)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.4%(831)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(1,128)
Black1.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino7%(122)
Asian20.4%(354)
Other6.9%(121)
Diversity Score66.6%(1,158)
Diversity Score
67
+50%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
35.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
73.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
20.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−92.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rolling Hills, California?

Rolling Hills, California has about 1,739 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rolling Hills, California?

The typical household in Rolling Hills, California earns about $250,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rolling Hills, California expensive?

In Rolling Hills, California, the median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Rolling Hills, California?

About 70.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rolling Hills, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rolling Hills, California?

About 2.6% of people in Rolling Hills, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rolling Hills, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Rolling Hills, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 132 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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