Rio Linda, CA Demographics

A map of Rio Linda's Population by Race

Rio Linda, California has an estimated population of 16,335, a slight increase from the 15,944 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.2% White, 28.7% Hispanic, 6.0% Asian, 3.6% Multiracial, 2.0% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rio Linda, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rio Linda has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rio Linda, that probability was 58.4% in 2020 and 56.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rio Linda is ranked the 391st most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Rio Linda was ranked the 394th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rio Linda's White Population

9,665 residents of Rio Linda, or 59.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rio Linda is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Rio Linda ranks 811th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Linda's White population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Rio Linda's population has increased from 58.1% to 59.2%.

Rio Linda is more White than neighboring McClellan Park (45% White), North Highlands (42.6% White), Antelope (54.7% White), and Foothill Farms (49.2% White). Rio Linda is less White than neighboring Elverta (66.8% White).

Rio Linda's Black Population

331 residents of Rio Linda, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rio Linda is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Rio Linda ranks 396th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Linda's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. Black residents' share of Rio Linda's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Rio Linda is more Black than neighboring Elverta (1.6% Black). Rio Linda is less Black than neighboring McClellan Park (7.3% Black), North Highlands (7.9% Black), Antelope (10.5% Black), and Foothill Farms (9.5% Black).

Rio Linda's Asian Population

980 residents of Rio Linda, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rio Linda is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Rio Linda ranks 469th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Linda's Asian population has grown by an estimated 19.5%. Asian residents' share of Rio Linda's population has increased from 5.1% to 6.0%.

Rio Linda is more Asian than neighboring Elverta (2.2% Asian), and McClellan Park (2.4% Asian). Rio Linda is less Asian than neighboring North Highlands (8.5% Asian), Antelope (12.4% Asian), and Foothill Farms (12.2% Asian).

Rio Linda's Hispanic Population

4,685 residents of Rio Linda, or 28.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rio Linda is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Rio Linda ranks 716th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Linda's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Rio Linda's population has increased from 26.8% to 28.7%.

Rio Linda is more Hispanic than neighboring Elverta (20.4% Hispanic), McClellan Park (16.1% Hispanic), Antelope (14.4% Hispanic), and Foothill Farms (22.5% Hispanic). Rio Linda is less Hispanic than neighboring North Highlands (32.7% Hispanic).

Rio Linda's Native American/Other Population

83 residents of Rio Linda, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rio Linda is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Rio Linda ranks 608th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Linda's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rio Linda's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.5%.

Rio Linda is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elverta (3.4% Native American/Other), McClellan Park (1% Native American/Other), North Highlands (1.3% Native American/Other), Antelope (2.1% Native American/Other), and Foothill Farms (0.7% Native American/Other).

Rio Linda's Multiracial Population

591 residents of Rio Linda, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rio Linda is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Rio Linda ranks 424th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Linda's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 39.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Rio Linda's population has decreased from 6.2% to 3.6%.

Rio Linda is less Multiracial than neighboring Elverta (5.7% Multiracial), McClellan Park (28.1% Multiracial), North Highlands (7% Multiracial), Antelope (6% Multiracial), and Foothill Farms (6.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.