El Rio is a CDP located in Ventura County California. El Rio has a 2024 population of 6,288. El Rio is currently declining at a rate of -1.02% annually and its population has decreased by -3.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,506 in 2020.
The average household income in El Rio is $97,717 with a poverty rate of 17.77%. The median age in El Rio is 35.5 years: 40.1 years for males, and 32 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of El Rio was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,824 | 59.58% |
| Two or more races | 1,352 | 21.07% |
| Other race | 876 | 13.65% |
| Native American | 328 | 5.11% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,697 | 3.77 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Married | 1,017 | 4.24 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Non Family | 294 | 1.1 | 35.7 | 64.3 |
| Female | 288 | 4.56 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Male | 98 | 4.57 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
4.15
Average Family Size
3.77
Average Household Size
58.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 561 | 13.18% |
| Associates Degree | 275 | 6.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 248 | 5.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 94 | 2.21% |
| High School Graduate | 1,375 | 32.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 811 | 19.06% |
| Some College | 891 | 20.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,398 | 2,093 | 272 |
| 2+ Races | 909 | 506 | 41 |
| White | 815 | 748 | 66 |
| Other Race | 588 | 385 | 66 |
| Native American | 117 | 18 | 18 |
| Black | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,833 | $71,667 | $64,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,115 | $38,281 | $36,893 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,823 | $31,107 | $24,375 |
| Overall | $37,798 | $41,647 | $35,366 |
| Some College | $47,750 | $75,278 | $39,063 |
$37,798
Average Earnings
$41,647
Average Male
$35,366
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
44.9% of El Rio residents speak only English, while 55.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 50.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,454 | 942 | 17.27% |
| Native | 328 | 310 | 94.51% |
| Other | 876 | 211 | 24.09% |
| White | 911 | 197 | 21.62% |
| Multiple | 1,350 | 1 | 0.07% |
17.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.52%
Male Poverty Rate
22.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in El Rio is Native, with 94.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in El Rio is Multiple, with 0.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.33% |
| Some College | 10.89% |
| High School | 5.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 10.64% |
| Male Employed | 6.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,688 | $94,491 |
| Households | $69,665 | $97,717 |
| Married Families | $97,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,131 | $92,684 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
107
Number of Veterans
102
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 55 |
| Vietnam | 22 |
| Korea | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63 | 2.17% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 1.36% |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 3.75% |
| Other Race | 7 | 1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
12.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.77%
Born in El Rio
72.61%
Native Born
27.39%
Foreign Born
13.77%
Non Citizen
13.62%
Naturalized
72.61% of El Rio residents were born in the United States, with 66.77% having been born in California. 13.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,288 | -65 | -1.02% |
| 2023 | 6,353 | -65 | -1.01% |
| 2022 | 6,418 | -29 | -0.45% |
| 2021 | 6,447 | -59 | -0.91% |
| 2020 | 6,506 | 209 | 3.32% |
| 2019 | 6,297 | -208 | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 6,505 | -724 | -10.02% |
| 2017 | 7,229 | -183 | -2.47% |
| 2016 | 7,412 | 332 | 4.69% |
| 2015 | 7,080 | 295 | 4.35% |
| 2014 | 6,785 | 386 | 6.03% |
| 2013 | 6,399 | 609 | 10.52% |
| 2012 | 5,790 | -224 | -3.72% |
| 2011 | 6,014 | -1,184 | -16.45% |
| 2010 | 7,198 | 0 | 0% |