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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rosamond

California · 14,349 residents · 52.122 sq mi
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Rosamond has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,307. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 93% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $85,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,349
+93%since 1990
from 7,430 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
275 / sq mi
+93%since 1990
from 143 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.7
+13%since 1990
from 29.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,307
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,916 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,440
+44%since 1990
from $12,135 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,800
−32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $96,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$540
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $474 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.0%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 63.0% in 1990
31.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−37%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(6,268)
Black3.2%(240)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(1,251)
Asian2.3%(174)
Diversity Score56.2%(4,173)
2000
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(8,695)
Black6.4%(924)
Hispanic / Latino25.7%(3,684)
Asian2.9%(412)
Diversity Score65.1%(9,335)
Diversity Score
65
+16%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.7%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
−11%since 1990
from 27.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rosamond, California?

Rosamond, California has about 14,349 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rosamond, California?

The typical household in Rosamond, California earns about $42,307 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rosamond, California expensive?

In Rosamond, California, the median home is worth about $85,800, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Rosamond, California?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rosamond, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rosamond, California?

About 14.1% of people in Rosamond, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rosamond, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Rosamond, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,919 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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