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Rosedale

California · 18,639 residents · 29.272 sq mi
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Rosedale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,477. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 10,194 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $415,500. Households here earn about 38% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,639
+121%since 2000
from 8,445 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
637 / sq mi
+121%since 2000
from 289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+4%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K8K12K16K21K1990201020202024Rosedale
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,477
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,277 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,784
+100%since 2000
from $25,414 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$415,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $191,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,077
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
8.5% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+53%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(7,036)
Black1.1%(94)
Hispanic / Latino11%(929)
Asian1.3%(109)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.6%(2,583)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(12,015)
Black1.7%(325)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(4,425)
Asian3.7%(691)
Other6.9%(1,289)
Diversity Score65.9%(12,279)
Diversity Score
66
+115%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+86%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rosedale, California?

Rosedale, California has about 18,639 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rosedale, California?

The typical household in Rosedale, California earns about $108,477 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rosedale, California expensive?

In Rosedale, California, the median home is worth about $415,500, and the typical rent is about $1,077 a month.

How educated are people in Rosedale, California?

About 34.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rosedale, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rosedale, California?

About 7.3% of people in Rosedale, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rosedale, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Rosedale, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,966 residents, a change of about 299 percent over that period.

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