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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rossmoor

California · 10,298 residents · 1.559 sq mi
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Rossmoor is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,457. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $388,400. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 82% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,298
+4%since 1990
from 9,893 in 1990
1990 – 2024
6,606 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 6,346 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.4
−1%since 1990
from 43.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Rossmoor
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$86,457
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,803 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$38,642
+34%since 1990
from $28,876 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$388,400
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $364,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,194
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $972 in 1990
US average: $602
89.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 88.3% in 1990
10.7% rent
4.5
−20%since 1990
from 5.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(9,348)
Black1.1%(104)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(521)
Asian3.9%(390)
Diversity Score23.8%(2,352)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(8,662)
Black0.7%(77)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(687)
Asian5.7%(583)
Diversity Score30.4%(3,127)
30
+28%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.9%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 40.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.0%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 92.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
20.7%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
−22%since 1990
from 25.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rossmoor, California?

Rossmoor, California has about 10,298 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rossmoor, California?

The typical household in Rossmoor, California earns about $86,457 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rossmoor, California expensive?

In Rossmoor, California, the median home is worth about $388,400, and the typical rent is about $1,194 a month.

How educated are people in Rossmoor, California?

About 48.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rossmoor, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rossmoor, California?

About 2.0% of people in Rossmoor, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rossmoor, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Rossmoor, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 405 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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