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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rosemead

California · 53,505 residents · 5.162 sq mi
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Rosemead has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,181. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $179,900. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $179,900, the poverty rate sits 84% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
53,505
+4%since 1990
from 51,638 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.3
+11%since 1990
from 29.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.5%(4,017)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.1%(4,359)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.4%(3,950)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.4%(3,954)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 247.6%(4,041)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3416.3%(8,740)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.3%(8,212)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412%(6,417)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.7%(4,130)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.1%(3,245)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 843.4%(1,809)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.2%(631)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,181
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,770 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,146
+24%since 1990
from $9,796 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.8%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 20.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,900
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $193,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $648 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 49.3% in 1990
51.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic35.6%(18,387)
Black0.4%(227)
Hispanic / Latino49.3%(25,463)
Asian34.4%(17,772)
2000
White, non-Hispanic8%(4,295)
Black0.5%(262)
Hispanic / Latino41.3%(22,097)
Asian48.5%(25,970)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican25.1%(12,530)
Central American2.2%(1,097)
Salvadoran1.3%(644)
Guatemalan0.8%(407)
Dominican0.3%(144)
Spaniard0.2%(104)
Colombian0.1%(66)
Peruvian0.1%(61)
Puerto Rican0.1%(39)
Costa Rican0.1%(28)
+ 3 more hispanic origin groups with data
Honduran0%(18)
Cuban0%(16)
Asian origin
Chinese37.7%(18,831)
Vietnamese15.4%(7,703)
Filipino2.2%(1,102)
Cambodian0.9%(473)
Japanese0.6%(325)
Korean0.6%(293)
Asian Indian0.6%(276)
Burmese0.3%(164)
Taiwanese0.3%(133)
Thai0.2%(114)
Indonesian0.1%(68)
Laotian0%(19)
+ 2 more asian origin groups with data
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.3%(151)
Tongan0%(17)
Ancestry
American0.7%(366)
German0.7%(327)
Italian0.6%(286)
English0.4%(191)
Irish0.4%(188)
Norwegian0.2%(76)
Armenian0.1%(75)
French0.1%(61)
Arab0.1%(54)
Russian0.1%(51)
Greek0.1%(47)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.1%(44)
Dutch0.1%(35)
Scottish0.1%(27)
Ukrainian0%(23)
Jordanian0%(22)
Egyptian0%(21)
Ethiopian0%(18)
Danish0%(17)
Welsh0%(17)
Iranian0%(14)
Belgian0%(11)
Polish0%(10)
Haitian0%(7)
RANKED:Largest Chinese population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Vietnamese population · Largest Filipino population · Largest Central American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
53.2%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 53.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
−23%since 1990
from 24.4 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.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married38.2%(7,502)
Married55.8%(10,969)
Widowed2%(399)
Divorced4%(778)
Women 15+
Never married31.8%(6,782)
Married51.5%(11,008)
Widowed10.4%(2,211)
Divorced6.3%(1,354)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rosemead, California?

Rosemead, California has about 53,505 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rosemead, California?

The typical household in Rosemead, California earns about $36,181 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 $179,900, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Rosemead, California?

About 12.9% 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 22.8% of people in Rosemead, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rosemead, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Rosemead, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,867 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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