Rolling Hills, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 575, Rolling Hills'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

Rolling Hills is a small community located in California, within Madera County. The total population is 575. It ranks as the 1184th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rolling Hills is 53.7 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. 14.4% 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 Rolling Hills is $156,406. This is 58% higher than the state median of $99,122. It is also 94% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.6%. This is 36% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 8.5%. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $632,200. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 79% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rolling Hills has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.0% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (8.2%) is well below the state average of 40.2%.

Education

54.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% higher 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 89.9%. Notably, 22.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rolling Hills, 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.