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Richgrove, CA

Census-designated place in Tulare County, California.

Population

1,960

Land area

0.5sq mi

People per sq mi

4,336

ZIP codes

0

Richgrove and its ZIP codes

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Richgrove at a glance

  • Richgrove is about 17 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $44,950, 55% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,500 (72% below California) and median rent is $961 a month.

Local data for Richgrove, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Richgrove, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$44,950

Poverty rate

32.8%

Median home value

$203,500

Median rent

$961/mo

Homeownership

51.7%

Bachelor's or higher

1.9%

Median age

27.0

Average commute

24.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,778), Arab Americans (66), Puerto Ricans (37).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tulare County. PPP loans are for Richgrove.

Details

Unemployment rate

9.8%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,792

174,610 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,098

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.1B

FY 2026, $4,340 per person

Tulare County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Richgrove, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.0%
  • Carpooled25.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Richgrove, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: heat wave

Storm events since 1996

1,796

Countywide, mostly dense fog

Flood insurance policies

3,871

2.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

97° / 38°F

7.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Richgrove, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.3%

U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts

Diabetes

18.5%

U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts

Smoking

18.1%

U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

31.8%

U.S. 11.1% +20.7 pts

Cities near Richgrove

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Rodriguez CampCensus-designated place2 mi0.3
JovistaCensus-designated place4.7 mi0.1
DucorCensus-designated place7.4 mi0.6
DelanoCity8.5 mi14.7
McFarlandCity11 mi6.3
EarlimartCensus-designated place11 mi2.9
Terra BellaCensus-designated place12 mi2.2
TevistonCensus-designated place13 mi2.2
AllensworthCensus-designated place16 mi3.1
PixleyCensus-designated place16 mi5.3
WoodyCensus-designated place18 mi4
Poplar-Cotton CenterCensus-designated place18 mi2.4
PortervilleCity19 mi18.8
East PortervilleCensus-designated place19 mi2.1
Woodville Farm Labor CampCensus-designated place20 mi0.2
WascoCity20 mi9.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Richgrove, CA in?
Richgrove is in Tulare County, California.
What is the population of Richgrove, CA?
About 1,960 people live in Richgrove, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Richgrove?
Nearby places include Rodriguez Camp (2 mi), Jovista (4.7 mi), Ducor (7.4 mi), Delano (8.5 mi), McFarland (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023