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Rowland Heights

California · 48,993 residents · 13.077 sq mi
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Rowland Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,645. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $550,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,993
+1%since 2000
from 48,553 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,747 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 3,713 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+16%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K44K47K50K52K1990201020202024Rowland Heights
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,645
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,270 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,261
+31%since 2000
from $19,315 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing9.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$550,400
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $209,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,309
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $855 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
32.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.0
+100%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic10.3%(5,045)
Black1.4%(683)
Hispanic / Latino27%(13,229)
Asian59.5%(29,135)
Other1.4%(703)
Diversity Score69.9%(34,227)
Diversity Score
70
−10%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.4%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
55.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.7%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rowland Heights, California?

Rowland Heights, California has about 48,993 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rowland Heights, California earns about $68,645 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 $550,400, and the typical rent is about $1,309 a month.

How educated are people in Rowland Heights, California?

About 34.7% 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 10.5% 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 6,346 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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