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
| White | 66.6% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
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 & Management | 22.9% |
| Construction | 12.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.0% |
| Retail Trade | 8.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 7.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.9% |
| Public Administration | 6.1% |
| Information | 4.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.2% |
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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.