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San Rafael

County:
Marin County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
16.587
State:
California

San Rafael is a city located in Marin County, California. San Rafael has a 2026 population of 59,370. It is also the county seat of Marin County. San Rafael is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -2.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 61,143 in 2020.

The median household income in San Rafael is $119,435 with a poverty rate of 11.66%. The median age in San Rafael is 43.2 years: 40.8 years for males, and 46 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.8 males.

59.4K
Total Population
3,579
Density (mi²)
-295 -0.49%
Growth

San Rafael Population

San Rafael Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202659,370-295-0.49%
202559,665-296-0.49%
202459,9611430.24%
202359,818-422-0.7%
202260,240-647-1.06%
202160,887-256-0.42%
202061,143-141-0.23%
201959,066-244-0.41%
201859,310-39-0.07%
201759,349-195-0.33%
201659,544-10-0.02%
201559,554670.11%
201459,4873550.6%
201359,1326391.09%
201258,4932540.44%
201158,2394740.82%
201057,765520.09%
200056,0637,65915.82%
199048,4043,7048.29%
198044,7005,72314.68%
197038,97718,51790.5%
196020,4606,61247.75%
195013,8485,27561.53%
19408,5735516.87%
19308,0222,51045.54%
19205,512-422-7.11%
19105,9342,05552.98%
19003,87958917.9%
18903,2901,01444.55%
18802,2761,435170.63%
187084100%

Median Age

Overall: 43.2 years
Female: 46 years
Male: 40.8 years

San Rafael Adults

There are 48,528 adults, (12,299 of whom are seniors) in San Rafael.

Sex Ratio

Female: 30,704 (50.8%)
Male: 29,729 (49.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of San Rafael includes 53.69% White, 23.79% other race, 5.06% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White32,44453.69%
Other race14,37623.79%
Two or more races8,10513.41%
Asian3,0605.06%
Black or African American1,3132.17%
Native American9251.53%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2100.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race13,67022.62%
Two or more races5,3418.84%
White1,4882.46%
Native American8741.45%
Asian800.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White30,95651.22%
Asian2,9804.93%
Two or more races2,7644.57%
Black or African American1,3132.17%
Other race7061.17%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2100.35%
Native American510.08%

San Rafael Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

San Rafael 's average per capita income is $60,641. Household income levels show a median of $119,435. The poverty rate stands at 11.66%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$184,543-
Families$154,516$228,814
Households$119,435$183,386
Non Families$68,916$102,694

$60,641

Average Income

$119,435

Median Household Income

11.66%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)