El Rio is a CDP located in Ventura County California. El Rio has a 2024 population of 6,288. El Rio is currently declining at a rate of -1.02% annually and its population has decreased by -3.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,506 in 2020.
The average household income in El Rio is $107,796 with a poverty rate of 21.98%. The median age in El Rio is 38.7 years: 40 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of El Rio was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,023 | 47.66% |
| Two or more races | 1,958 | 30.87% |
| Other race | 896 | 14.13% |
| Native American | 320 | 5.04% |
| Black or African American | 121 | 1.91% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,692 | 3.74 | 57 | 43 |
| Married | 1,014 | 4.19 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Female | 298 | 4.19 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Non Family | 273 | 1.41 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Male | 107 | 4.1 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
3.92
Average Family Size
3.74
Average Household Size
57.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 476 | 10.72% |
| Associates Degree | 304 | 6.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 313 | 7.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 172 | 3.87% |
| High School Graduate | 1,174 | 26.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 935 | 21.05% |
| Some College | 1,068 | 24.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,486 | 2,100 | 391 |
| 2+ Races | 1,392 | 715 | 139 |
| White | 851 | 826 | 59 |
| Other Race | 646 | 452 | 128 |
| Native American | 111 | 14 | 14 |
| Black | 57 | 57 | 22 |
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,516 | $68,438 | $95,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,205 | $41,736 | $49,167 |
| High School Graduate | $37,205 | $43,716 | $34,342 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,932 | $31,667 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,061 | $48,438 | $35,605 |
| Some College | $50,660 | $83,419 | $41,027 |
$40,061
Average Earnings
$48,438
Average Male
$35,605
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
43.74% of El Rio residents speak only English, while 56.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 50.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,245 | 1,042 | 19.87% |
| White | 987 | 328 | 33.23% |
| Native | 320 | 306 | 95.63% |
| Other | 896 | 187 | 20.87% |
| Black | 120 | 63 | 52.5% |
| Multiple | 1,956 | 23 | 1.18% |
21.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.62%
Male Poverty Rate
27.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in El Rio is Native, with 95.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in El Rio is Multiple, with 1.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.02% |
| Some College | 13.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.34% |
| High School | 11.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.17% |
| Female Employed | 16.01% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.25% |
| Male Employed | 6.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,563 | $98,781 |
| Households | $83,233 | $107,796 |
| Married Families | $105,208 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $119,374 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
140
Number of Veterans
133
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 60 |
| Vietnam | 49 |
| Korea | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 45 |
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90 | 3.76% |
| Hispanic | 57 | 1.46% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 2.48% |
| Other Race | 11 | 1.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.11%
Born in El Rio
68.34%
Native Born
31.66%
Foreign Born
13.98%
Non Citizen
17.67%
Naturalized
68.34% of El Rio residents were born in the United States, with 58.11% having been born in California. 13.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,288 | -65 | -1.02% |
| 2023 | 6,353 | -65 | -1.01% |
| 2022 | 6,418 | -29 | -0.45% |
| 2021 | 6,447 | -59 | -0.91% |
| 2020 | 6,506 | 209 | 3.32% |
| 2019 | 6,297 | -208 | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 6,505 | -724 | -10.02% |
| 2017 | 7,229 | -183 | -2.47% |
| 2016 | 7,412 | 332 | 4.69% |
| 2015 | 7,080 | 295 | 4.35% |
| 2014 | 6,785 | 386 | 6.03% |
| 2013 | 6,399 | 609 | 10.52% |
| 2012 | 5,790 | -224 | -3.72% |
| 2011 | 6,014 | -1,184 | -16.45% |
| 2010 | 7,198 | 0 | 0% |