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Rio Linda, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Rio Linda, California is 16,951 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 383rd-largest city in California. The median household income is $96,083, the median home value is $438,800, and the median age is 37.6.

16,951

Population

1708

People / sq mi

$96,083

Median Income

$438,800

Median Home Value

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Rio Linda covers 9.9 sq mi of land at 1708 people per square mile.

About Rio Linda, CA

Educational attainment is the headline number in Rio Linda: 16.5% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 16,951 residents, Rio Linda is a city in California.

The typical household here earns about $96,083, above the US median of $78,538. About 7.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $438,800, with typical rent around $1,781.

Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 16.5%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 11.3%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White66.6%
Black or African American2.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$96,083

Median Household Income

$37,359

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$438,800

Median Home Value

$1,781

Median Rent

73.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

87.5%

High School+

16.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.7%

Drive Alone

80.0%

Public Transit

11.3%

Work From Home

30.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

17.4%

Foreign Born

71.2%

Non-English at Home

6.3%

Veterans

11.8%

With Disability

95.3%

Health Insurance

98.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management22.9%
Construction12.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.0%
Retail Trade8.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.9%
Manufacturing7.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.9%
Public Administration6.1%
Information4.6%
Transportation & Warehousing0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rio Linda, California has a population of 16,951 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 383rd-largest city in California.

The median household income in Rio Linda, California is $96,083, with 7.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Rio Linda, California is $438,800, with median monthly rent at $1,781 and a homeownership rate of 73.0%.

The median age in Rio Linda, California is 37.6 years. The population is 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.