CensusEasy
CITY

Rosemead

California · 49,410 residents (2025 est.) · 5.162 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Los Angeles metro area
Compare
Notable rankings
#18Most foreign-born residentsof 6,82659.2%#135Most densely populatedof 4,8919,572
The short version

Rosemead has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,566. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $807,200. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 146%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50,013
−7%since 2000
from 53,505 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,689 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 10,365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
+38%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:49,410 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
50K51K52K54K55K1990201020202024Rosemead
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,566
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,181 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,363
+134%since 2000
from $12,146 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
+4%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$807,200
+146%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $179,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,834
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $722 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 48.8% in 2000
52.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.0
+121%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rosemead on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8%(4,295)
Black0.5%(262)
Hispanic / Latino41.3%(22,097)
Asian48.5%(25,970)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.7%(38,353)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.2%(1,591)
Black0.3%(148)
Hispanic / Latino29.1%(14,542)
Asian65.8%(32,885)
Other1.7%(847)
Diversity Score60.2%(30,121)
Diversity Score
60
−16%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+43%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.1%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
59.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−49.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 74.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2017
from 76.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
19.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 16.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 27.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Rosemead

Country Club
Pop 51,296
Westchester
Pop 52,032
Pensacola
Pop 53,817
Oakland Park
Pop 45,332
Places similar to Rosemead
Head to head

Compare Rosemead to nearby cities

ROSEMEAD VS
San Gabriel
Income$90,488+23%
Home value$945,700+17%
Population38,186−23%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROSEMEAD VS
South El Monte
Income$72,990−1%
Home value$601,000−26%
Population18,963−62%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROSEMEAD VS
Temple City
Income$104,425+42%
Home value$961,800+19%
Population35,125−29%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROSEMEAD VS
El Monte
Income$68,030−8%
Home value$644,000−20%
Population105,075+113%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Rosemead, California?

Rosemead, California has about 50,013 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rosemead, California?

The typical household in Rosemead, California earns about $73,566 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rosemead, California expensive?

In Rosemead, California, the median home is worth about $807,200, and the typical rent is about $1,834 a month.

How educated are people in Rosemead, California?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rosemead, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rosemead, California?

About 13.7% of people in Rosemead, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rosemead, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Rosemead, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,625 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
California
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Rosemead with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →