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Rowland Heights

California · 48,553 residents · 13.077 sq mi
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Rowland Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,270. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $209,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,553
+14%since 1990
from 42,647 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,713 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 3,261 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.7
+11%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K44K47K50K52K1990201020202024Rowland Heights
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,270
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,404 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,315
+23%since 1990
from $15,640 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.0%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,600
−33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $236,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$855
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $705 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
34.2% rent
Afford Score
4.0
−21%since 1990
from 5.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 26.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.1%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 80.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
−12%since 1990
from 29.6 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.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rowland Heights, California?

Rowland Heights, California has about 48,553 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rowland Heights, California earns about $52,270 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 $209,600, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.

How educated are people in Rowland Heights, California?

About 33.3% 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 12.0% of people in Rowland Heights, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rowland Heights, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Rowland Heights, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,906 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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