Rackerby, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 138, Rackerby's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Rackerby is a small community located in California, within Butte County. The total population is 138. It ranks as the 1425th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rackerby is 52.8 years. This is 39% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. Only 3.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 16.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rackerby is $62,813. This is 37% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 45% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 8.0%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $305,000. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Rackerby is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (58.7% vs 33.8%). The Asian population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

7.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 80% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rackerby, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.