Rio Dell

City in Humboldt County, California

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Rio Dell is a city in Humboldt County, California, with 3,379 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 161 ft (49 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Scotia, 1.3 miles SE.

About Rio Dell

Rio Dell (Spanish: Río Dell, meaning "river," with English "dell," meaning small valley in a woodland) is a city in Humboldt County, California, United States. It is located on the west bank of the Eel River 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Scotia at an elevation of 161 feet (49 m). The population was 3,379 at the 2020 census, up from 3,363 at the 2010 census.

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Living in Rio Dell

Median household income
$42,753
Median home value
$301,700
Median rent
$1,042/mo
Median age
35.2
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Rio Dell, CA population

Rio Dell had 3,379 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,379
Density1,360 per sq mi (525 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Rio Dell at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyHumboldt County
TypeCity
Population3,379 (2020)
Land area2.48 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Water area0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²)
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates40.4956° N, 124.1152° W
ZIP code95562
Official websiteriodellcity.com
Census code (GEOID)0660900

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Rio Dell

What county is Rio Dell in?

Rio Dell is in Humboldt County, California.

What is the population of Rio Dell, CA?

3,379 people lived in Rio Dell at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Rio Dell, CA?

The ZIP code of Rio Dell is 95562.

What is the elevation of Rio Dell?

161 feet (49 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Rio Dell?

Scotia (1.3 mi), Hydesville (4.6 mi), Fortuna (6.5 mi), Ferndale (9.6 mi), Redcrest (11.1 mi).

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