Rowland Heights, 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 | Rowland Heights | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,992 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3438.5 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.69% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 45.1 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 14,556 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Rowland Heights grew by 7.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 45,362 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Rowland Heights has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Rowland Heights | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,090 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.03% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Rowland Heights is about 9% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Rowland Heights | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,115,098 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,917 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.1% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Rowland Heights is about 48.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,917 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Rowland Heights spend about 62 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 256 hours, about 10.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Rowland Heights | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.8 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 61.5 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 256 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,947 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.4% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 55,229 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,798 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Rowland Heights is 31 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
Rowland Heights has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Rowland Heights | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.8% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.10 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Rowland Heights has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Rowland Heights | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.0% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 8.5% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rowland Heights, California.
What is the population of Rowland Heights, California?
The population of Rowland Heights, California is 44,992, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Rowland Heights, California?
The population density of Rowland Heights, California is 3438.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Rowland Heights, California?
The median household income in Rowland Heights, California is $88,090, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Rowland Heights, California?
The median home price in Rowland Heights, California is $1,115,098, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Rowland Heights, California?
The unemployment rate in Rowland Heights, California is 6.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.