Rialto Demographics
Suburb
Rialto is a city in San Bernardino County, in the Riverside-San Bernardino metro area. Elevation is 1,257 feet. Land area: 21.9 square miles. Population density: 4513 people per square mile.
History
It is not known how Rialto got its name though two beliefs are always disputed. One story suggests that "Rialto" is a contraction of rio (river) and alto (high). Another belief is that the area was named after the Rialto Bridge located in Venice, Italy as the river that once crossed the city was reminiscent of the one in Italy.
Population
The estimated population, in 2003, was 98,091. With a total population of 93,284 in 2005. Population in July 2008: 98,700. Population change since 2000: +7.4%
Commerce
Rialto is home to four major regional distribution centers: Staples, Inc., which serves stores across the entire West Coast of the United States, Toys "R" Us, FedEx and Target
Housing
There were 26,045 housing units at an average density of 459.8/km² (1,190.9/mi²).
Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $292,100 (it was $113,200 in 2000) Rialto: $292,100 California: $467,000.
Median gross rent in 2008: $997.
Median Household Income
The median income for a household in the city was $41,254, and the median income for a family was $42,638. Males had a median income of $34,110 versus $26,640 for females. In 2000 the per capita income for the city was $13,375. About 13.8% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.7% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over. Estimated per capita income in 2008: $15,557.
Estimated median household income in 2008: $45,740 (it was $41,254 in 2000) Rialto: $45,740 California: $61,021. Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2008: 16.3%
Community
The racial makeup of the city was:
- 51.21% Hispanic or Latino of any race
- 39.37% White
- 29.20% from other races
- 22.27% African American
- 5.21% from two or more races
- 2.47% Asian
- 1.05% Native American
- 0.43% Pacific Islander
