Demographics & People — Rio Linda, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,951 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~15,000 |
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| Median Age | 39.7 |
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| Total Households | 5,273 |
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| Family Households | 3,988 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.2 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5088 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,281 |
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| Black or African American | 463 |
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| Asian | 1,278 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,326 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 8,309 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,777 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,257 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,174 |
| German | 1,544 |
| Irish | 1,095 |
| English | 924 |
| Russian | 778 |
| European | 491 |
| Ukrainian | 373 |
Language
| English Only | 11,164 |
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| Spanish | 2,193 |
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| Population 5+ | 15,681 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,004 |
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| Population 18+ | 12,683 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Rio Linda, California.
