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Rowland Heights

California · 48,231 residents · 13.077 sq mi
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Rowland Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,889. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $655,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,231
−1%since 2000
from 48,553 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,688 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,713 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+24%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K44K47K50K52K1990201020202024Rowland Heights
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,889
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,270 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,756
+64%since 2000
from $19,315 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$655,400
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $209,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,611
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $855 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
38.1% rent
Afford Score
8.6
+115%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.2%(3,467)
Black1.4%(655)
Hispanic / Latino28%(13,515)
Asian61.3%(29,583)
Other2.3%(1,132)
Diversity Score67.7%(32,657)
Diversity Score
68
−13%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+24%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
55.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−69.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rowland Heights, California?

Rowland Heights, California has about 48,231 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rowland Heights, California earns about $75,889 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 $655,400, and the typical rent is about $1,611 a month.

How educated are people in Rowland Heights, California?

About 40.0% 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 10.2% 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 5,584 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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