Novato, California Population 2022
Novato is a city located in Marin County California. With a 2020 population of 53,489, it is the 175th largest city in California and the 815th largest city in the United States. Novato is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 0.50% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 53,225 in 2020. Spanning over 28 miles, Novato has a population density of 1,949 people per square mile.
The average household income in Novato is $133,368 with a poverty rate of 6.42%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,975 per month, and the median house value is $804,900. The median age in Novato is 46.9 years, 45.8 years for males, and 48.4 years for females.
Novato Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Novatowas:
- White: 70.74%
- Other race: 10.55%
- Two or more races: 7.98%
- Asian: 6.00%
- Black or African American: 4.47%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.21%
- Native American: 0.06%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,042 | 70.74% |
| Black or African American | 2,403 | 4.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 30 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 3,228 | 6.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 114 | 0.21% |
| Some Other Race | 5,672 | 10.55% |
| Two or More Races | 4,292 | 7.98% |
Novato Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,555 | 2.46 | 69.9 |
| Married | 11,623 | 3.05 | 79.3 |
| Male | 791 | 3.16 | 49.6 |
| Female | 1,818 | 3.08 | 55.8 |
| Non Family | 7,323 | 1.31 | 60.6 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,976 | 4.97% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,195 | 3.01% |
| High School Graduate | 6,262 | 15.75% |
| Some College | 8,731 | 21.96% |
| Associates Degree | 3,180 | 8.00% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,881 | 29.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,534 | 16.43% |
Novato Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27,517 | 26,759 | 14,387 |
| Asian | 2,560 | 2,156 | 1,262 |
| 2+ Races | 2,317 | 1,926 | 1,130 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | 9 |
| Black | 1,594 | 1,353 | 395 |
| Hispanic | 6,443 | 4,709 | 1,421 |
| Other Race | 3,346 | 2,387 | 558 |
| Islander | 83 | 48 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 52.28%.
$56,084
Average Earnings
$66,215
Average Male
$48,212
Average Female
Novato Language by Age
Novato Language
74.34% of Novato residents speak only English, while 25.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.85% of the population.
Novato Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 30 | 9 | 30.00% |
| Hispanic | 10,984 | 1,335 | 12.15% |
| Black | 2,401 | 268 | 11.16% |
| Asian | 3,224 | 348 | 10.79% |
| White | 33,780 | 1,366 | 4.04% |
| Other | 819 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 4,270 | 311 | 7.28% |
6.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.53%
Male Poverty Rate
6.31%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Novato
The race most likely to be in poverty in Novato is Native, with 30.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Novato is Multiple, with 7.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.70%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.47%.
Novato Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
50.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Novato Married by Age and Sex
Novato Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Novato Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,481 | 7.63% |
| Black | 106 | 5.97% |
| Asian | 92 | 3.42% |
| Other Race | 99 | 2.47% |
| 2+ Races | 126 | 4.73% |
| Hispanic | 166 | 2.24% |
Novato Veterans by Education
4.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
53.89%
Born in Novato
79.40%
Native Born
20.60%
Foreign Born
9.79%
Non Citizen
10.81%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
79.40% of Novato residents were born in the United States, with 53.89% having been born in California. 9.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3,496 | 0.00% | |
| 1960 | 17,881 | 14,385 | 17.73% |
| 1970 | 31,006 | 13,125 | 5.66% |
| 1980 | 43,916 | 12,910 | 3.54% |
| 1990 | 47,585 | 3,669 | 0.81% |
| 2000 | 47,630 | 45 | 0.01% |
| 2010 | 51,904 | 4,274 | 0.86% |
| 2011 | 52,036 | 132 | 0.25% |
| 2012 | 52,168 | 132 | 0.25% |
| 2013 | 52,300 | 132 | 0.25% |
| 2014 | 52,432 | 132 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 52,564 | 132 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 52,696 | 132 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 52,828 | 132 | 0.25% |
| 2018 | 52,960 | 132 | 0.25% |
| 2019 | 53,092 | 132 | 0.25% |
| 2020 | 53,225 | 133 | 0.25% |
| 2021 | 53,357 | 132 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 53,489 | 132 | 0.25% |