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Rouse

California · 1,462 residents · 0.238 sq mi
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Rouse has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has grown 21% since 2023. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,462
+21%since 2023
from 1,205 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
6,143 / sq mi
+21%since 2023
from 5,063 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
29.2
+15%since 2023
from 25.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
8611K2K2K3K201020202024Rouse
20241K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.9%(101)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.2%(105)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147%(103)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.5%(124)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2410.1%(147)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3424.4%(357)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448%(117)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5419.4%(284)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 646.2%(90)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740.5%(8)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(26)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $45,071 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,547
+27%since 2023
from $16,154 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
−12%since 2023
from 0.401 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing8.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$330,600
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,383
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,295 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
68.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 37.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
66
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic9%(108)
Black7.4%(89)
Hispanic / Latino73.4%(885)
Asian5.1%(61)
Other5.1%(62)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.3%(150)
Black5.1%(75)
Hispanic / Latino72.7%(1,063)
Asian8.6%(126)
Other3.3%(48)
Diversity Score
56
+2%since 2023
from 55 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican58.3%(852)
Nicaraguan12%(176)
Salvadoran2.4%(35)
Asian origin
Hmong7%(102)
Cambodian1.6%(24)
Ancestry
Portuguese4.6%(67)
German3.8%(56)
Italian2.4%(35)
Irish2.1%(30)
English1.4%(20)
British1.3%(19)
Scottish0.7%(10)
Polish0.3%(4)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Central American population · Largest Nicaraguan population · Largest Hmong population · Largest Portuguese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
57.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 62.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.9 min
−4%since 2023
from 40.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
29.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 31.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 73.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
6.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
Female
47.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
Foreign born
43.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
16.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
74.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 75.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married54.8%(330)
Married36.2%(218)
Widowed4.3%(26)
Divorced4.7%(28)
Women 15+
Never married43.9%(242)
Married45.4%(250)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced10.7%(59)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rouse, California?

Rouse, California has about 1,462 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rouse, California?

The typical household in Rouse, California earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rouse, California expensive?

In Rouse, California, the median home is worth about $330,600, and the typical rent is about $1,383 a month.

How educated are people in Rouse, California?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rouse, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rouse, California?

About 12.7% of people in Rouse, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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