Rio Dell
City in Humboldt County, California

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.
- 3,379residents (2020 Census)
- 161 ftelevation · 49 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.4 km²
- 1,360 / sq mipopulation density
- 95562ZIP code
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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- 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 had 3,379 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,379 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,360 per sq mi (525 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rio Dell at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Humboldt County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,379 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.48 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4956° N, 124.1152° W |
| ZIP code | 95562 |
| Official website | riodellcity.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0660900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rio Dell
- Scotia1.3 mi SE
- Hydesville4.6 mi N
- Fortuna6.5 mi N
- Ferndale9.6 mi NW
- Redcrest11.1 mi SE
- Loleta11.5 mi NW
- Weott15.7 mi SE
- Humboldt Hill16.2 mi N
- Pine Hills16.5 mi N
- Fields Landing16.7 mi N
- Cutten18.7 mi N
- Bayview18.9 mi N
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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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