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Ross

California · 2,304 residents (2025 est.) · 1.558 sq mi
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Ross is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,606
+12%since 2000
from 2,329 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,673 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,495 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,304 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Ross
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,015 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$173,984
+240%since 2000
from $51,150 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
88.7%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
−13%since 2010
from 0.561 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services23.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
13.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
−18%since 2000
from 9.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(2,194)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(54)
Asian1.4%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(223)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(2,081)
Black1.2%(32)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(149)
Asian1.9%(49)
Other11.3%(295)
Diversity Score43.2%(1,126)
Diversity Score
43
+352%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
83.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 36.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
−12%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.5%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
47.9%
+38.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 8.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−96.5 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2017
from 93.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 91.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ross, California?

Ross, California has about 2,606 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ross, California?

The typical household in Ross, California earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ross, California expensive?

In Ross, 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 Ross, California?

About 83.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ross, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ross, California?

About 4.8% of people in Ross, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ross, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Ross, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 426 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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