Pico Rivera, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Pico Rivera | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 60,289 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 6772.9 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.73% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.2 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 17,002 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Pico Rivera declined by 3.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 61,465 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Pico Rivera has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Pico Rivera | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,688 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.91% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Pico Rivera is about 9% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Pico Rivera | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $681,334 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,774 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.5% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Pico Rivera is about 32.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,774 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Pico Rivera spend about 60 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 251 hours, about 10.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Pico Rivera | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.1 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 60.2 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 251 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,776 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 61,882 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,789 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Pico Rivera is 30 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Pico Rivera has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Pico Rivera | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.4% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.57 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Pico Rivera has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Pico Rivera | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.5% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pico Rivera, California.
What is the population of Pico Rivera, California?
The population of Pico Rivera, California is 60,289, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Pico Rivera, California?
The population density of Pico Rivera, California is 6772.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Pico Rivera, California?
The median household income in Pico Rivera, California is $87,688, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Pico Rivera, California?
The median home price in Pico Rivera, California is $681,334, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Pico Rivera, California?
The unemployment rate in Pico Rivera, California is 5.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.