Rio Dell is a city located in Humboldt County California. Rio Dell has a 2024 population of 3,282. Rio Dell is currently declining at a rate of -0.79% annually and its population has decreased by -3.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,386 in 2020.
The average household income in Rio Dell is $58,758 with a poverty rate of 12.76%. The median age in Rio Dell is 31.8 years: 30.8 years for males, and 33.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rio Dell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,056 | 60.99% |
| Other race | 506 | 15.01% |
| Two or more races | 395 | 11.72% |
| Native American | 243 | 7.21% |
| Asian | 105 | 3.11% |
| Black or African American | 66 | 1.96% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,370 | 2.45 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Married | 569 | 3.32 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Non Family | 514 | 1.17 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Female | 236 | 2.94 | 13.1 | 86.9 |
| Male | 51 | 3.39 | 100 | 0 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
59.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 103 | 4.81% |
| Associates Degree | 259 | 12.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 111 | 5.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 94 | 4.39% |
| High School Graduate | 832 | 38.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 104 | 4.86% |
| Some College | 639 | 29.83% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,489 | 1,386 | 189 |
| Hispanic | 286 | 182 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 236 | 236 | 16 |
| Other Race | 182 | 78 | 0 |
| Asian | 105 | 105 | 0 |
| Black | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| Native American | 47 | 47 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $83,625 | $79,524 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,792 | $0 | $44,792 |
| High School Graduate | $34,407 | $42,795 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,033 | $42,750 | $28,996 |
| Some College | $28,205 | $54,500 | $27,908 |
$31,033
Average Earnings
$42,750
Average Male
$28,996
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.67% of Rio Dell residents speak only English, while 11.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,076 | 265 | 24.63% |
| Native | 243 | 243 | 100% |
| White | 1,792 | 139 | 7.76% |
| Multiple | 395 | 26 | 6.58% |
12.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.89%
Male Poverty Rate
20.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rio Dell is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rio Dell is Multiple, with 6.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 18.93% |
| High School | 4.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.84% |
| Female Employed | 13.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 4% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,167 | $67,328 |
| Households | $46,055 | $58,758 |
| Married Families | $58,801 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,438 | $44,485 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
164
Number of Veterans
164
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 85 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 69 |
| 65 to 74 | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 164 | 10.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
9.9%
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
80.96%
Born in Rio Dell
95.85%
Native Born
4.15%
Foreign Born
1.69%
Non Citizen
2.46%
Naturalized
95.85% of Rio Dell residents were born in the United States, with 80.96% having been born in California. 1.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,152 | -26 | -0.82% |
| 2028 | 3,178 | -26 | -0.81% |
| 2027 | 3,204 | -26 | -0.8% |
| 2026 | 3,230 | -26 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 3,256 | -26 | -0.79% |
| 2024 | 3,282 | -26 | -0.79% |
| 2023 | 3,308 | -52 | -1.55% |
| 2022 | 3,360 | -39 | -1.15% |
| 2021 | 3,399 | 13 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 3,386 | 35 | 1.04% |
| 2019 | 3,351 | -23 | -0.68% |
| 2018 | 3,374 | -12 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 3,386 | 4 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 3,382 | 30 | 0.89% |
| 2015 | 3,352 | 10 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 3,342 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 3,342 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 3,344 | -18 | -0.54% |
| 2011 | 3,362 | -9 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 3,371 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,174 | 162 | 5.38% |
| 1990 | 3,012 | 325 | 12.1% |
| 1980 | 2,687 | -130 | -4.61% |
| 1970 | 2,817 | -405 | -12.57% |
| 1960 | 3,222 | 1,360 | 73.04% |
| 1950 | 1,862 | 1,649 | 774.18% |
| 1890 | 213 | -2,939 | -93.24% |