Rolling Hills, California Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Rolling Hills, California Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Rolling Hills, California had a total population of 1,509, the 960th largest city in California, with a median household income of $250,000+, which is 152% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 5.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 152% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in California.
76.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in California.
Housing affordability is a challenge — homes cost 8.0x the median household income.

Rolling Hills Quick Facts

Population 1,509

Median Household Income $250,000+

Median Home Value $2,000,000+

Poverty Rate 5.5%

Unemployment Rate 5.6%

Median Age 58.1 years

Homeownership Rate 93.8%

Affordability Ratio 8.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 76.2%

High School Graduation Rate 99.4%

Diversity Index 55/100

Population 1,509 960th of 1,570

Median Income $250,000+ top 10%

Poverty Rate 5.5% 56% lower than national

Median Home Value $2,000,000+ top 10%

How Rolling Hills Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	1,511	1,509	-0.1%
Median household income	$250,000+	$250,000+	+0.0%
Median home value	$2,000,000+	$2,000,000+	+0.0%

How Rolling Hills Compares

Median Household Income

Rolling Hills

$250,001

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Rolling Hills

$2,000,001

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 3.3%

$25K-$50K 6.9%

$50K-$100K 8.4%

$100K+ 81.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.6%

$10K-$15K

0.0%

$15K-$20K

0.0%

$20K-$25K

0.7%

$25K-$30K

1.6%

$30K-$35K

0.5%

$35K-$40K

2.8%

$40K-$45K

0.0%

$45K-$50K

2.1%

$50K-$60K

2.8%

$60K-$75K

2.6%

$75K-$100K

3.1%

$100K-$125K

2.1%

$125K-$150K

4.6%

$150K-$200K

9.6%

$200K+

65.1%

Employment

5.6% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

46.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 93.8%

Renter 6.2%

Affordability Index Very Expensive

8.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $3,501/mo 16.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.8%

18-34

11.5%

35-54

16.2%

55-74

36.6%

75+

18.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Rolling Hills Rankings in California

#960 Population of 1,570

#1 Median Income of 1,375

#72 Education of 1,570

#1 Home Value of 1,376

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Other Cities in Los Angeles County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Los Angeles	3,857,263	$81,939	16.6%	$921,200
Long Beach	455,548	$87,430	14.8%	$806,600
Santa Clarita	230,221	$123,062	7.4%	$784,700
Glendale	190,748	$88,393	12.9%	$1,102,300
Lancaster	169,169	$81,511	15.6%	$446,600
Palmdale	164,634	$81,770	15.7%	$471,000
Pomona	147,943	$79,479	14.3%	$593,800
Torrance	142,130	$116,217	7.8%	$1,074,700
Pasadena	136,969	$105,192	13.3%	$1,093,300
East Los Angeles	111,647	$68,741	17.3%	$643,100

Cities Similar to Rolling Hills

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Del Rio	1,508	$250,000+	$1,200,000	71.7%	0.0%
Middletown	1,572	N/A	$403,900	14.4%	8.1%
Monument Hills	1,551	$218,333	$844,600	45.8%	3.6%
Lake Sherwood	1,633	$234,020	$2,000,000+	67.2%	3.3%
Woodacre	1,627	$231,953	$1,071,800	60.4%	9.0%

Population Overview

Rolling Hills is a small community located in California, within Los Angeles County. The total population is 1,509. It ranks as the 960th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rolling Hills is 58.1 years. This is 53% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. 18.9% 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 $250,000+. This is 152% higher than the state median of $99,122. It is also 210% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.5%. This is 54% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $2,000,000+. Housing costs are 172% higher than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.0x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 93.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 68% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Rolling Hills is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.9% of the population. Asian residents account for 19.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (63.9% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (6.3%) is well below the state average of 40.2%.

Education

76.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Rolling Hills in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 105% 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 99.4%. Notably, 37.6% 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Rolling Hills, California?

Rolling Hills, California has a population of 1,509 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Rolling Hills, CA?

The median household income in Rolling Hills is $250,000+, which is 210% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Rolling Hills, CA?

The poverty rate in Rolling Hills is 5.5%. This means approximately 80 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Rolling Hills, California?

Rolling Hills's population is 63.9% White, 6.6% Black, 6.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 19.2% Asian.

What is the median home value in Rolling Hills, CA?

The median home value in Rolling Hills is $2,000,000+. The home-value-to-income ratio is 8.0x.

How educated is Rolling Hills, California?

76.2% of adults (25+) in Rolling Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 37.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.