Rowland Heights is a CDP located in Los Angeles County California. Rowland Heights has a 2024 population of 46,912. Rowland Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -6.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 49,914 in 2020.
The average household income in Rowland Heights is $113,161 with a poverty rate of 9.85%. The median age in Rowland Heights is 44 years: 42.8 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rowland Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 28,541 | 60.46% |
| Other race | 8,800 | 18.64% |
| White | 5,960 | 12.62% |
| Two or more races | 2,864 | 6.07% |
| Black or African American | 488 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 442 | 0.94% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 114 | 0.24% |
Asian
Other race
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,822 | 3.17 | 66.3 | 33.7 |
| Married | 8,872 | 3.53 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Non Family | 2,743 | 1.34 | 54 | 46 |
| Female | 2,234 | 3.74 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
| Male | 973 | 3.69 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
3.43
Average Family Size
3.17
Average Household Size
66.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,310 | 6.54% |
| Associates Degree | 2,984 | 8.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,534 | 26.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,436 | 9.73% |
| High School Graduate | 8,836 | 25.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,885 | 8.17% |
| Some College | 5,335 | 15.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 22,239 | 19,647 | 10,528 |
| Hispanic | 9,249 | 6,965 | 1,377 |
| Other Race | 5,542 | 3,906 | 645 |
| White | 2,879 | 2,648 | 856 |
| 2+ Races | 1,767 | 1,441 | 343 |
| Black | 422 | 416 | 118 |
| Native American | 401 | 373 | 76 |
| Islander | 102 | 102 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,403 | $56,022 | $45,154 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,278 | $82,241 | $75,909 |
| High School Graduate | $34,741 | $39,884 | $29,151 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,947 | $34,030 | $20,692 |
| Overall | $44,524 | $49,138 | $39,068 |
| Some College | $46,011 | $50,692 | $40,063 |
$44,524
Average Earnings
$49,138
Average Male
$39,068
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
24.63% of Rowland Heights residents speak only English, while 75.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 52.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 28,432 | 2,577 | 9.06% |
| Hispanic | 14,114 | 1,549 | 10.97% |
| Other | 8,742 | 1,252 | 14.32% |
| White | 3,138 | 321 | 10.23% |
| Multiple | 2,864 | 194 | 6.77% |
| Black | 486 | 122 | 25.1% |
| Native | 442 | 30 | 6.79% |
9.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.06%
Male Poverty Rate
10.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rowland Heights is Black, with 25.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rowland Heights is Multiple, with 6.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.59% |
| High School | 11.77% |
| Some College | 8.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 16.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.56% |
| Male Employed | 3.47% |
| Female Employed | 3.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,198 | $119,146 |
| Households | $85,842 | $113,161 |
| Married Families | $103,190 | $130,379 |
| Non Families | $42,446 | $63,149 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.4%
Male Marriage Rate
53.8%
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
978
Number of Veterans
908
Male Veterans
70
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 349 |
| First Gulf War | 173 |
| Second Gulf War | 169 |
| Korea | 69 |
| World War II | 33 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 382 |
| 65 to 74 | 259 |
| 35 to 54 | 150 |
| 55 to 64 | 122 |
| 18 to 34 | 65 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 389 | 1.62% |
| White | 298 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic | 265 | 2.49% |
| 2+ Races | 108 | 5.46% |
| Other Race | 87 | 1.32% |
| Native American | 64 | 15.96% |
| Black | 32 | 7.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
39.53%
Born in Rowland Heights
44.88%
Native Born
55.12%
Foreign Born
20.37%
Non Citizen
34.75%
Naturalized
44.88% of Rowland Heights residents were born in the United States, with 39.53% having been born in California. 20.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46,912 | -148 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 47,060 | -149 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 47,209 | -1,556 | -3.19% |
| 2021 | 48,765 | -1,149 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 49,914 | -433 | -0.86% |
| 2019 | 50,347 | -255 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 50,602 | 30 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 50,572 | 291 | 0.58% |
| 2016 | 50,281 | -159 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 50,440 | -1,157 | -2.24% |
| 2014 | 51,597 | 1,334 | 2.65% |
| 2013 | 50,263 | -290 | -0.57% |
| 2012 | 50,553 | -110 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 50,663 | 1,670 | 3.41% |
| 2010 | 48,993 | 0 | 0% |