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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rowland Heights

California · 42,647 residents · 13.077 sq mi
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Rowland Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,404. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $236,400. Households here earn about 30% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

42,647
−12%vs 2000
vs 48,553 in 2000
1990 – 2024
3,261 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 3,713 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.2
−10%vs 2000
vs 34.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
42K44K47K50K52K1990201020202024Rowland Heights
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,404
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,270 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,640
−19%vs 2000
vs $19,315 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.9%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$236,400
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $209,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$705
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $855 in 2000
US average: $450
65.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.8% in 2000
34.4% rent
5.1
+27%vs 2000
vs 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic16.3%(7,899)
Black2.4%(1,163)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(13,748)
Asian50.1%(24,308)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.5%(37,629)
1990
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(23,093)
Black5%(2,148)
Hispanic / Latino29.5%(12,576)
Asian29.4%(12,531)
Other11.4%(4,875)
Diversity Score89.1%(37,981)
89
+15%vs 2000
vs 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.2%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.4%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.8%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.6 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rowland Heights, California?

Rowland Heights, California has about 42,647 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Rowland Heights, California?

The typical household in Rowland Heights, California earns about $46,404 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rowland Heights, California expensive?

In Rowland Heights, California, the median home is worth about $236,400, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Rowland Heights, California?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rowland Heights, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rowland Heights, California?

About 7.9% of people in Rowland Heights, 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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