State
County
Land Area (mi²)
14.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
4,017.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-2.21% (-1,306)
Growth Since 2010
-0.06% (-33)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Petaluma, California Population 2021
57,908
Petaluma is a city located in Sonoma County California. With a 2020 population of 57,908, it is the 157th largest city in California and the 676th largest city in the United States . Petaluma is currently declining at a rate of -2.21% annually and its population has decreased by -0.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 57,941 in 2010. Spanning over 15 miles, Petaluma has a population density of 4,017 people per square mile.
The average household income in Petaluma is $118,520 with a poverty rate of 6.70%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,830 per month, and the median house value is $633,900. The median age in Petaluma is 41.7 years, 39.3 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.
Petaluma Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Petalumawas:
- White: 77.46%
- Other race: 11.00%
- Two or more races: 5.30%
- Asian: 4.51%
- Black or African American: 1.18%
- Native American: 0.44%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.11%
The current population of Petaluma, California is 57,908 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 57,908.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 57,941.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47,069 | 77.46% |
| Some Other Race | 6,686 | 11.00% |
| Two or More Races | 3,220 | 5.30% |
| Asian | 2,741 | 4.51% |
| Black or African American | 718 | 1.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 266 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.11% |
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Petaluma Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,655 | 2.65 | 65.9 |
| Married | 12,135 | 3.24 | 76.3 |
| Non Family | 7,288 | 1.29 | 52.2 |
| Female | 2,071 | 3.56 | 64.6 |
| Male | 1,161 | 3.36 | 45.7 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,156 | 4.97% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,002 | 4.61% |
| High School Graduate | 7,141 | 16.45% |
| Some College | 11,014 | 25.37% |
| Associates Degree | 3,568 | 8.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,365 | 26.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,176 | 14.22% |
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Petaluma Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31,539 | 30,213 | 14,199 |
| Hispanic | 7,946 | 5,290 | 1,507 |
| Other Race | 4,240 | 2,544 | 459 |
| Asian | 2,076 | 1,968 | 1,087 |
| 2+ Races | 1,446 | 1,405 | 627 |
| Black | 611 | 561 | 202 |
| Native American | 213 | 173 | 32 |
| Islander | 67 | 52 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 97.16%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.36%.
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$51,385
Average Earnings
$63,519
Average Male
$41,926
Average Female
Petaluma Language by Age
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Petaluma Language
76.78% of Petaluma residents speak only English, while 23.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.99% of the population.
Petaluma Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40,965 | 2,303 | 5.62% |
| Hispanic | 13,253 | 1,233 | 9.30% |
| Other | 6,654 | 935 | 14.05% |
| Multiple | 3,208 | 176 | 5.49% |
| Asian | 2,738 | 164 | 5.99% |
| Black | 715 | 117 | 16.36% |
| Native | 263 | 12 | 4.56% |
6.70%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.77%
Male Poverty Rate
7.61%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Petaluma
The race most likely to be in poverty in Petaluma is Black, with 16.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Petaluma is Native, with 4.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.40%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.05%.
Petaluma Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
51.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Petaluma Married by Age and Sex
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Petaluma 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 45-54.
Petaluma Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,117 | 5.57% |
| Hispanic | 147 | 1.63% |
| 2+ Races | 123 | 7.39% |
| Other Race | 95 | 1.98% |
| Black | 91 | 13.52% |
| Asian | 37 | 1.62% |
| Native American | 12 | 5.63% |
Petaluma Veterans by Education
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6.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
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66.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.1%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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61.22%
Born in Petaluma
84.34%
Native Born
15.66%
Foreign Born
8.64%
Non Citizen
7.02%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.34% of Petaluma residents were born in the United States, with 61.22% having been born in California. 8.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 57,908 | -1,306 | -2.21% |
| 2020 | 59,214 | -1,306 | -2.16% |
| 2019 | 60,520 | -1,306 | -2.11% |
| 2018 | 61,826 | 1,144 | 1.89% |
| 2017 | 60,682 | 214 | 0.35% |
| 2016 | 60,468 | 173 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 60,295 | 542 | 0.91% |
| 2014 | 59,753 | 416 | 0.70% |
| 2013 | 59,337 | 609 | 1.04% |
| 2012 | 58,728 | 492 | 0.84% |
| 2011 | 58,236 | 199 | 0.34% |
| 2010 | 58,037 | 3,489 | 0.62% |
| 2000 | 54,548 | 11,364 | 2.36% |
| 1990 | 43,184 | 9,350 | 2.47% |
| 1980 | 33,834 | 8,964 | 3.13% |
| 1970 | 24,870 | 10,835 | 5.89% |
| 1960 | 14,035 | 3,720 | 3.13% |
| 1950 | 10,315 | 2,281 | 2.53% |
| 1940 | 8,034 | -211 | -0.26% |
| 1930 | 8,245 | 2,019 | 2.85% |
| 1920 | 6,226 | 346 | 0.57% |
| 1910 | 5,880 | 2,009 | 4.27% |
| 1900 | 3,871 | 179 | 0.47% |
| 1890 | 3,692 | 366 | 1.05% |
| 1880 | 3,326 | 1,821 | 4.04% |
| 1860 | 1,505 | 0.00% |