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Population Review

Rosamond, California Population 2026

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

The population of Rosamond, California is 20,835 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 343rd-largest city in California. The median household income is $77,773, the median home value is $330,100, and the median age is 30.7.

20,835

Population

400

People / sq mi

$77,773

Median Income

$330,100

Median Home Value

Rosamond covers 52.1 sq mi of land at 400 people per square mile.

About Rosamond, CA

Rosamond is a city in California with a population of 20,835. It ranks #343 among cities in California by population. The median age is 30.7, younger than the national median. The population is 52.6% male and 47.4% female.

The median household income in Rosamond is $77,773, near the US median of $74,580. 13.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $330,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,230. The homeownership rate of 78.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Rosamond reflects 17.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 31.4 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White45.5%
Black or African American13.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$77,773

Median Household Income

$30,592

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$330,100

Median Home Value

$1,230

Median Rent

78.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

85.7%

High School+

17.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

80.1%

Public Transit

7.4%

Work From Home

31.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

16.2%

Foreign Born

68.8%

Non-English at Home

12.4%

Veterans

14.7%

With Disability

94.5%

Health Insurance

96.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management19.4%
Manufacturing15.6%
Public Administration12.4%
Construction7.5%
Retail Trade6.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services5.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate4.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.3%
Agriculture & Mining4.0%
Information2.9%
Transportation & Warehousing0.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rosamond, California has a population of 20,835 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 343rd-largest city in California.

The median household income in Rosamond, California is $77,773, with 13.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Rosamond, California is $330,100, with median monthly rent at $1,230 and a homeownership rate of 78.0%.

The median age in Rosamond, California is 30.7 years. The population is 52.6% male and 47.4% female.

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

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